Good News for Swiss-Type Shops
The latest PartMaker release features enhanced cloud connectivity and a host of new technologies that will be of particular interest to Swiss-type shops.
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Protecting Against Tooling Pullout
When milling heat-resistant super alloys, tool pullout is a familiar occurrence. This heavy duty milling chuck helps keep your tooling in place and your machine in motion.
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Virtual Resources for Cutting Tool Info
Smartphone apps, machining calculators and technical information to assist with identifying the best tool for a particular application can be found here at the click of a mouse.
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Video: Preventing Spindle Failure
Spindles have become more complex over time, operating at higher speeds and offering more features. The associated cost of repairs makes a convincing case for conducting preventive maintenance on your shop floor.
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Impressions of a First-Time PMPA Attendee
A great site and a stellar lineup of presentations, along with a high degree of audience participation, made this year’s Management Update Conference an excellent event.
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Parting Blade Adapter Delivers Precision Cooling
After flowing through the adapter, the coolant is transferred directly through the parting blade to the cutting zone, targeting the exact point of material removal.
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Compact Laser Texturing Machines for Small Parts
Three- and five-axis laser texturing machines with a compact footprint are ideal for engraving or performing other surface treatments to micromachined workpieces.
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Video: Inspiring the Next Manufacturers
Innovative programs are reaching out to millennials, making them aware of the wealth of opportunities that exist for an exciting career in manufacturing.
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Video: A Hand When You Need One
A robotic hand for industrial applications is a remarkable advancement in anthropomorphic technology, mimicking the motions of the human hand.
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Investing in Innovation
Embracing new technologies helps create an innovative environment in the machine shop, looking forward to what’s possible rather than backward to what’s already been done.
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PMPA Member Wins 2015 Best Plants Award
Operational excellence and continuous improvement were two factors that earned Camcraft a place among the 26th class of annual award winners.
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Video: A Pressing Issue
If you’re generating wet chips and sending them straight to the recycler, you’re paying to have the extra weight removed. Briquetting helps you recover that expense, as well as your cutting fluids.
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