Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

23 Dec 2015

Prab Expands Scrap Metal Testing Capability

Prab Inc., a global manufacturer of engineered chip processing and fluid recycling systems, has expanded its on-site test laboratory to include complete in-feed and discharge conveying volume reduction, fluid removal, and briquetting simulation.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 16 Dec 2015

Mazak Broadens Management Team

In its ongoing efforts to ensure continued business stability and future company growth, Mazak has already put into place the complete digital integration of its factory and, most recently, added a new executive vice president to its leadership team.

Automation 3 Dec 2015

Minimizing Personnel with Unattended Operations

Once a machine is cutting parts, the operator is free to perform other duties. It makes sense that the longer the machine can run unattended, the more of these other duties the operator would be able to perform.

2 Dec 2015

Simplifying the Difficult to Machine

Heat-resistant superalloys and titanium alloys are difficult to machine. A year ago we took a closer look into the machining demands and some developments that have elevated performance and process security in turning these materials.

Basics 25 Nov 2015

What are you Thankful For?

I'm thankful for the opportunity to contribute to articles that are particularly rewarding because of their popularity with readers. "Bar Feeder Basics" from our October issue is a good example.

18 Nov 2015

Core Powered Donates $37,000 to WFW

Core Powered has contributed a substantial donation to Workshops for Warriors and has established a GoFundMe campaign to raise additional funds to feed veterans taking part in the WFW program.

Workforce Development 17 Nov 2015

Another Look at Training

Two different approaches to training get the majority of attention—general training of potential shop employees (such as that taught in trade programs) and training of existing employees on a shop’s specific equipment and environment.

Workholding 17 Nov 2015

Bar Puller Features Self-Adjustment

The EZ-Puller, from Accudyne Corp., addresses a series of bar puller concerns with its own approach to pulling barstock.

16 Nov 2015

A New Source for Additive Manufacturing

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has entered into a partner agreement with 3D Systems to expand its manufacturing equipment portfolio to 3D printing, immediately offering 3D Systems’ full line of professional and production 3D printers and materials.

Workforce Development 4 Nov 2015

FANUC Expands Online Training Offering

FANUC America now offers three new online CNC training courses to help users develop expert-level knowledge of factory automation and CNC programming at a time and place that is convenient for them.