PM Blog
Rotary Broaching 101
There continues to be new ways of driving fasteners into the materials they are intended to hold together.
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Rotary Indexing System Offers Wireless Program
Hardinge Inc.-Workholding Div. has configured its all-digital 5C rotary indexing system with infrared (IR) "send and receive," which is said to elevate program control and editing to new levels. This capability uses handheld computers with a Pocket PC operating system.
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A Different Way To Turn
The Esco concept turns turning 180 degrees. Unlike conventional lathes, the material, which is coil stock or bar from 0.02 mm to 12 mm, does not rotate. Stationary stock allows the use of round and profiled material.
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Productivity Increases With Automatic Short-Load Bar Feeder
This company was skeptical about replacing its 12-foot bar feeders with an automatic, short-load system until it tested one manufacturer's system.
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U.K. Shop Is Turned On To Lights-Out Machining
Fisadco Engineering, a Hull, United Kingdom precision machining firm, had some reservations about unmanned machining, but it has become a staunch advocate since it installed a Tornado 220M lights-out turning package from Colchester CNC (Kalamazoo, Michigan) in 2004.
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Member Profile: Amerikam Inc.
Amerikam Inc. designs and manufactures precision products such as valves and fittings for the flow control industry. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company recently celebrated its 70th year in business.
Read MoreStatistical Studies: What Is Required?
It is a huge and important endeavor to maintain an effective calibration system in any machine shop. Performing appropriate statistical studies on the equipment that makes up this system is also a necessity that must be managed properly. An improperly defined Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) program can drain a company of resources and reduce the effectiveness of the shop.
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Scanning Speeds Simplify Complex Part Inspection
Find out how a producer of precision turned parts found an inspection process that could check numerous features simultaneously and provide results quickly.
Read MoreThe Importance Of Terms And Conditions Of Sale
Today’s quality systems mandate contract review as an integral part of an enterprise’s critical business system. Terms and conditions are seldom given the critical examination that they deserve. While they are often thought of as mere contingency details, the day may come when the contingency has arrived. How has your organization implemented contract review?
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One Guide Channel, No Spindle Liners
It’s only 5 years old, but bar feed manufacturer Top Automazioni is growing fast. On a recent visit to the company headquarters in Italy, I found out first hand how technology has developed faster change-over of bar feeders and how it is fueling demand.
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Rethinking The Multi-Spindle
When the Index MS line, with its open front-end design, hit the streets 4 years ago, it was obviously different. The question is why is it so different? The answer is revealing.
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Boning Up On Thread Whirling's Advantages
Thread whirling attachments installed on this bone screw maker's Swiss screw machines prove to be just the right prescription for the company's mix of screw sizes and run quantities.
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