Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Executive Editor

Cutting Tools

Data Matrix Codes Offer Cutting Tool Traceability

A company’s quest to discover errors in a manufacturing process has led to printing data matrix codes on its cutting tools that provide a wealth of information for both the user and this cutting tool manufacturer.

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Measurement

Zoller Event Shines Lights on Shopfloor Connectivity

The company’s open house event highlighted smart manufacturing solutions from CAM to part.

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Turning Machines

5-Axis Machining Centers Transform Medical Swiss Shop

Traditionally a Swiss machine shop, Swiss Precision Machining Inc. discovers a five-axis machining center that has led the company to substantial growth. (Includes video.)

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Basics

Applying a Healthy Approach to Employee Investment

Service Center Metals’ on-site health center offers its employees and their families free same-day health care and, in return, the employer is gaining many benefits including a healthier workforce and attracting potential employees.

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Workholding

Compact Clamp Detects Loading and Setting Misses

PMTS 2023: The CTM model is double acting with a three-point sensor that can detect clamping, unclamping and overstroke (incomplete clamping) with two circuits of air.

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Toolholders

Crowley Tool’s Modular Slide Holders for Multi-Spindle Screw Machines

PMTS 2023: The interlocking design yields accurate and solid lockup of the insert module to the slide holder.

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PMTS

Multisolvent 100 Vacuum Vapor Degreaser Provides Contactless Cleaning

PMTS 2023: With applications in the most demanding industrial sectors, the machine is especially useful for cleaning parts in the turning, precision mechanics, medical and aerospace industries.

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Toolholders

Double-Datum Tooling Carbide Tooling With Interchangeable Components

PMTS 2023: These carbide inserted toolholders are said to reduce downtime with fewer tool changes plus faster tool changeover.

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Parts Cleaning

Environmentally Friendly Model 550 Versatile Parts Washer

PMTS 2023: This washer is useful in a variety of applications, including tool rooms, maintenance operations, low production and precision cleaning.

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The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts

This company that produces medical implants finds value in the CNC for its turn-mill equipment that helps speed setups and simplify programming when producing intricate parts complete.

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PMTS

Model GB-3 Vibratory Deburring, Finishing Machine

PMTS 2023: Giant Finishing's Model GB-3 comes standard with internal separation for those parts that are hard to find in the media load mass.

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Datanomix Automated Production Intelligence Platform for ProShop ERP Software

PMTS 2023: Automated Job Costing analytics compare ProShop ERP target cycle times to actual process performance in the Datanomix Automated Production Intelligence Platform.

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