Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

CNC & Machine Controls 17 Oct 2013

Integrated CNC Technology Solutions

Manufacturing is seeing increased integration of product development and production processes with the benefit of innovative, high-performance software systems. This decisive step is an indication of accelerated growth.

17 Oct 2013

A Closer Look at Electropolishing

Electropolishing is often referred to as a “reverse plating” process. Electrochemical in nature, the process uses a combination of rectified current and a blended chemical electrolyte bath to remove flaws from the surface of a metal part.

Workholding 16 Oct 2013

Strengthening Grip

Workholding for milling operations commonly involves vises that clamp with movable jaws. This technology has continued to progress to match the requirements of five-axis workholding.

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CAD/CAM 14 Oct 2013

Consistent Performance in High Speed Roughing

The Vortex roughing strategy, from Delcam, was developed specifically to gain maximum benefit from solid carbide tooling, in particular, those designs that can give deeper cuts by using the full flute length as the cutting surface.

Workholding 27 Sep 2013

Celebrating 40 Years by Giving Back

To honor the 40th anniversary of LNS Group (based in Orvin, Switzerland), the company’s more than 800 employees have committed to give back to their communities through public service.

25 Sep 2013

Brainstorming with Employees

Manufacturers often get their best ideas for production efficiency and quality improvements straight from the shopfloor personnel.

CAD/CAM 19 Sep 2013

Efficient High-Speed Roughing

The Vortex roughing strategy produces tool paths with a controlled engagement angle for the complete operation.

19 Sep 2013

Portable Sump Cleaner Brings Savings

For efficient operations and a positive, healthy work environment, companies need to keep in mind the overall cleanliness of the facility as well as important details such as the machine tools themselves and the cutting fluids being used.

Machining Centers & Milling Machines 18 Sep 2013

Methods Machine Tools Partnership

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has signed an agreement to represent Yasda Precision Tools across the U.S.

Micromachining 16 Sep 2013

Machining Center for Small Workpieces

Here’s a different approach to a micromachining center--a machining strategy developed around interpolation, allowing machining operations to benefit from the dynamic control of the worktable while reducing the number of tools needed.