Five-axis machining has progressed from exotic to mainstream over the past few years.
Guill Tool has announced its intent to offer merchant machining services to the global aerospace industry.
Larger manufacturing enterprises have benefitted from smart-manufacturing innovations while smaller manufacturers have lagged behind—but that is changing.
To produce complex titanium parts more cost-effectively, machine shops are increasingly incorporating advanced forging equipment to complement their existing CNC capabilities.
Computed tomography (CT) scan data analysis can help trace failures and performance shortcomings back to their design roots.
While precision, part programs and productivity have improved markedly, the basic process is still the same.
The adoption of smart manufacturing processes reminds Bob Willig of his “lean manufacturing journey, years ago,” he said.
BLM GROUP USA has added more processing power to its LS5 and LC5 flat sheet laser cutters with the new option of a 10kW fiber laser source.
Shifts in microchip-making to aid automotive, medical
It’s an old challenge: You’re a manufacturer whose customer needs you to assure that the part you’ve contracted to make for them will be held to specified tolerances. So, what’s the best method for making sure the part is within spec?
