Renishaw Reduces Machining Time for Maker of Impellers October 2, 2020 Honeywell Aerospace, part of global commercial and consumer engineering conglomerate Honeywell, produces a large number of the impellers and blisks used in commercial aeroplanes.
SPR Machine Discovers New Productivity in Brass October 9, 2020 Three partners contributed their diverse manufacturing and machining experience—and their last initials—to found SPR Machine in 2002.
Making HMCs Nimble Enough for Small Jobs January 14, 2021 Horizontal machine tools (HMCs) have typically been used for longer run production jobs. But as lot sizes decrease, machine builders and their partners have introduced new technologies that speed setups and generally make HMCs nimbler. So much so that one should probably rethink the role HMCs serve.
Helping Your Parts Shine On November 24, 2020 The deburring and finishing of machined and fabricated parts is a necessary but often disregarded step in the manufacturing process.
VMCs: How Many Axes Do You Really Need? January 18, 2021 The three-axis vertical machining center (VMC) has long been the go-to machine tool for many small to medium-sized shops. Their use is well-understood. Compared to more complex machinery, it’s easier to find operators for three-axis machines.
Cutting Superalloy Challenges Down to Size December 17, 2020 How people feel about heat-resistant superalloys depends on what they do with them. Those who use parts made of HRSAs are high on the materials because they retain their strength and hardness at high temperatures and also provide excellent corrosion resistance.
Survey: Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Big Concern March 6, 2024 After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.
Sustainability Measures That Drive ROI January 5, 2024 Building the business case for sustainability efforts in manufacturing
Manufacturing Spotlight: Big Ideas, Big Opportunities December 5, 2023 In a wide-ranging Q&A, thought leaders from MSC Industrial Supply share their insight and vision about the company’s legacy, customer initiatives and the future of manufacturing.
Friends in Fusion October 30, 2023 Reflections from one-half of the team who brought us selective laser sintering (SLS)