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Co-Bots Address Robot Challenges for Machine Shops
Although a traditional machine operator can work faster than a robot over a short period of time, an operator can’t keep up such a pace continually without rest. In almost every case, the addition of robotic automation to an existing process results in an eye-opening increase in daily production.
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Specialized Grinder and Software Speeds Part Production
Once the company implemented a new grinder, it not only saved time during setup, but it improved machine uptime and eliminated the need to purchase additional simulation software.
Read MoreThe Buzz about Additive
Additive is not going away, and it is the technology of not only the present, but the future. Shops are capable of this technology, and by working with new additive processes, a business like yours can be more successful.
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Ensuring Zero Defects in Internally Threaded Fasteners
New high-speed sorting technologies, including vision-based hole and thread detection, are making traditional methods obsolete.
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Thinbit IMTS Booth Offers Hands-On Experience
Visitors to the booth can use touchscreen displays and watch videos to learn more about this company’s tooling products. They can also discuss projects with application engineers in the booth.
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MC Machinery Systems Inc.:The Company Behind Mitsubishi EDM
The company is responsible for selling and servicing the popular EDM machines with the Mitsubishi EDM brand, but it also sells and services many other types of advanced machining solutions, such as vertical machining centers, automation, advanced five axis milling, turning, additive machining, CO2 and FIBER Laser, and hydraulic and electric press brakes.
Read MoreSelf-Directed Work Teams Offer Better Efficiency
While working as a team, everyone brings their own “specialty” or unique skill set to the table to create one strong, intelligent force. With self-directed work teams, each team of workers is given full responsibility for their work orders—scheduling them and making sure they have the necessary materials to complete the job.
Read MoreMultitasking Encourages Successful Manufacturing
While multitasking allows a shop to perform various manufacturing operations unattended, without moving the part to other machines and refixturing, it also helps shops explore better ways to manufacture. The advantages of multitasking make manufacturing more efficient for any shop.
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Multitasking Machine Produces Unique Medical Part
A turnkey multitasking center from Methods Machine Tools Inc. helped the company produce a high-tolerance, high-quality part.
Read MoreAdd B Axis to the ‘A’ List
Since the B axis is capable of moving in an arbitrary five-axis plane rather than being restricted to the traditional live tool motions where a milling cutter can be positioned axially or radially to either the diameter or the face of the part, complex part machining can greatly benefit from a B axis.
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Shop Gears Up for Quality
When one shop employee learned that her employer, Forest City Gear, was purchasing an IM Series automated inspection machine from Keyence, she looked forward to the time it would save on incoming inspection of gear blanks from outside suppliers.
Read MoreReasons to Consider Thread Milling
Read about how thread milling can make your shop's processes more efficient, as well as several requirements for thread milling that should be considered.
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