Haas Automation Reports Record Sales in 2017 February 7, 2018 Haas Automation Inc. (Oxnard, CA) reported that its annual sales in 2017 exceeded 13,500 units for the first time in company history—an increase of nearly 30% over 2016. “It was an incredible year,” said Scott Gasich, vice president of sales & marketing."
Maximizing Speed, Accuracy of Machining Centers with Precision Toolholders January 9, 2018 Although toolholders are known to be critical components in the precision machining process, the unique details that differentiate a standard toolholder from one that is designed for more precise, high speed work can be subtle.
Products from Three Additional Tool Companies Available on MachiningCloud November 20, 2017 More than 4,600 cutting tools items from M.A. Ford (Davenport, IA) are listed on MachiningCloud (Camarillo, CA), with more to come. M.A. Ford manufactures standard, high performance and custom cutting tools with worldwide manufacturing and distribution facilities. MachiningCloud is a product data provider for cutting tools, CNC machines and workholding.
Remembering a Manufacturing Legend, Dick Morley October 20, 2017 The manufacturing industry has lost another of its giants, with the news that Dick Morley, considered the “Father of the PLC,” an SME Fellow and former SME board member, passed away on Oct. 17 in New Hampshire at the age of 84.
Sandvik Coromant Supports Vocational Training through WorldSkills September 18, 2017 Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant (Sandviken, Sweden and Fair Lawn, NJ) is the official sponsor and exclusive tooling partner for seven skills competitions at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi, to be held in October 2017.
It’s Time to Join the Fourth Industrial Revolution June 22, 2023 Digital transformation for legacy factories
Tooling Up with Indexable Cutters May 8, 2023 Indexable insert cutting tools continue to evolve from predominantly roughing applications to finish machining and are becoming available in smaller-diameter tools.
Getting to Know the Drill on Drilling May 10, 2023 Considerations include hole depth, material, accuracy, application, and tapping.
Considerations for a Wise Machine Tool Purchase May 11, 2023 As with most major purchases, research, reflection, and preparation are prerequisites to making a wise machine tool purchase.
Accurate Data Capture for Welding Process Reporting to the Military June 21, 2023 Laser scanning offers a controlled process that gives manufacturers the edge when vying for military contracts
