Automotive
Numerous advanced machining technologies are being leveraged to enable automotive parts to be manufactured more effectively, be they by high-production OEMs and Tier-One suppliers, aftermarket product companies, race team and engine builders, and so on. Examples include honing, grinding, gear manufacturing, five-axis machining, robotic and transfer line automation, reverse engineering, and prototyping (which might involve traditional subtractive machining or additive manufacturing/3D printing). Data-driven manufacturing strategies are also increasingly being adopted as shops look to establish more effective measures for tight process control and high quality.
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Thyssenkrupp Materials Services Opens New Facility in Texas
The new service center in Sinton, Texas supports the materials and supply chain management needs of manufacturing companies across multiple markets in the region.
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Automated High-Production Welding of EV Rotor Shafts
This cell is able to perform joining, preheating and welding operations for rotor shafts used in electric vehicles.
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T&H Lemont Reaches Quality Assurance Milestone
The company’s quality management system has provided a solid year with no defects, rejects or recalls.
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Sunnen Named Official Honing Equipment Partner of Hendrick Motorsports
Sunnen Products Co. adds its SV-series honing machines to the engine department of Hendrick Motorsports —which has earned a record 14 car owner championships in NASCAR’s premier division.
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In-Machine Probing Possibilities for VTLs
A manufacturer of vertical turning centers uses a “push/pull” optoelectronic probe with custom bracket to enable its machines to perform effective, in-process measurement of shafts and related automotive components.
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How Small Machine Shops Can Fight Supply Chain Problems
Supply chain disruptions are still presenting challenges in manufacturing. This article examines the effects on aerospace, automotive and medical industries. It also covers ways that machine shops can be successful securing work despite the challenges created by the supply chain.
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Latest Products
Sandvik Coromant M5F90 Cuts Thin Aluminum Parts
The M5F90 face-milling cutter by Sandvik Coromant is designed for machining thin-walled aluminum automotive parts without burring, scratching or chipping.
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Overcoming 3 Common Challenges With Automated Particle Counting
Facing difficulties while performing particle analysis is normal but should not be discouraging. Here are some ways to handle the most prevalent issues that can arise.
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Reinventing the Wheel with Robot-Automated CNC Multitasking
One race team discovers how to efficiently manufacture a new wheel nut design for the next-generation NASCAR stock car with the help of a CNC mill/turn and a built-in robot.
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A Race to the Machined Part (Surface) Finish
To improve component finish as well as engine and gearbox performance for its customers, this racing motorcycle rebuild company uses a super-finishing process for gears and related components which is more commonly used for aerospace and jewelry applications.
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Complete Cleaning/Drying of EV Battery Trays
This parts washer specifically developed to clean and dry EV battery trays has a processing time of less than 100 seconds per part and processes two battery trays per cycle.
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How Eaton Uses Metal 3D Printing
With the ability to address customer needs faster and iterate parts quickly, this metal 3D printing system is now standard within the workflow for both the engineering and toolroom teams.
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A 'Microscopic' Look at ISO 16232 Standard Analysis
This article gives three key points that should be confirmed with a microscope support team or within microscope software to ensure that proper settings are in place to detect, measure and categorize most particles for automotive manufacturing.
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