Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief
Small Grinding Center Offers Big Productivity Boost
This vertical grinding center for small chucked components with a maximum diameter of 100 mm was developed specifically to meet increasingly higher output levels and shorter cycle times.
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Polygon turning provides the capability to manufacture both flat surfaces and radii.
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Machine Donation Helps Students
Methods Machine Tools has donated the use of a new vertical machining center and a turning center to Ivy Tech Community College’s Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (OAMTC) in Warsaw, Ind. as part of the Advanced Manufacturing and Orthopedic Quality Standards and Technical Skills certificate program curriculum.
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Studer Wins Innovation Prize
The Intec Prize, recognizing outstanding results in product development, innovation, continuity in market development and other extraordinary achievements, was recently awarded to Fritz Studer AG.
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Full Programming for Traditional and Multi-Axis Turning
Many shops that have long operated with traditional turning centers are now rapidly supplementing their processes with multi-axis machines that have the ability to produce complex parts unattended.
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Holder Design Locks Tools in Place
Tough to machine materials, aggressive metal removal rates and long, awkward tool overhangs are machining conditions that require toolholders to perform flawlessly and provide strong gripping force, high precision and vibration control.
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VIDEO: Watch Glass Explode!
This really cool video shows slow motion footage of the interesting properties of Prince Rupert's Drop. I see some correlation to work hardening in metalworking operations.
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Bar Feeder Knowledge Center
feeders are perhaps the most common automation accessories used in metalworking. To see a nice collection of information about bar feeders, visit Production Machining’s Bar Feeds zone.
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Online CNC Training
The Heidenhain Interactive Training tool is designed to create an informative yet entertaining learning experience, teach the most important elements of a CNC machine, and impart fundamental knowledge about CNC programming.
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NIMS Accreditation 2013 Update
So far, 2013 has brought a flurry of NIMS accreditation activity, including programs seeking accreditation and others pursuing renewal to an existing accreditation.
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Cleaning Parts Cost Effectively
A shop should look at all aspects of the production process to maximize productivity. This includes selecting an efficient cleaning system.
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Ultrafiltration Reduces Costs and Environmental Impact
Manufacturing companies are always looking for ways to streamline production and reduce material usage on the front end. It is also important that they consider effective methods for handling metal and fluid byproducts.
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