Composites Call for Optimized Toolholding May 19, 2021 Composites call for optimized toolholding, writes an executive of Rego-Fix Corp.
ModuleWorks, Sandvik Coromant and HCL Technologies Collaborate on PrimeTurning July 8, 2021 A collaboration including ModuleWorks GmbH, Sandvik Coromant, and CAMWorks has produced one of the first commercial implementations of Sandvik Coromant’s new PrimeTurning methodology in a CAM system.
New Tech Offers Improved Drilling Productivity for Steel, Cast Iron April 28, 2021 Holemaking in steel and cast iron up to one inch in diameter is one of the most widely used metalworking processes. What is driving drilling and tapping performance are advances in substrate, coatings, three-flute designs, and combination tools. Just as important are advances in coolant delivery, using different size holes and shapes to facilitate chip evacuation.
What measures the measurements? April 7, 2021 For most of its history in manufacturing, metrology’s competitive arena was at the point of measurement.
New Tech Powers Productivity Gains in Indexable Milling April 26, 2021 New features mean more choices in cutting with inserts
Scanners Measure Up April 27, 2021 Laser scanners and structured white light scanners for metrology are advancing at the same time that customer are demanding major improvements. As a result, scanning technologies are making rapid progress.
FMS for Low-Volume, High-Mix Shop Provides Stable, Predictable Process April 29, 2021 Through its 40 years of success, though, the name “Advanced” really became a philosophy and objective, woven into every strand of the company’s DNA.
Sig Sauer Optimizes Gun Manufacturing with Advanced 3D Scanning Technology April 29, 2021 Gun manufacturer Sig Sauer used a 3D scanning system to improve its manufacturing operations.
Automation for Everyone February 18, 2021 Automating job shops is accelerating, driven by the combined influence of Industry 4.0, the continued shortage of skilled manufacturing labor and the COVID pandemic.
Parting and Grooving for the Long Haul February 24, 2021 Some trends in machining remain constant. Machine speeds continue to increase. Difficult-to-cut materials are used more frequently.