Testing the Metal November 27, 2018 Materials science has opened new possibilities for designers of cars, planes and other products. Metal alloys are now as precisely engineered as they are machined. The result is longer lasting, stronger parts. But with a wider selection of materials comes risk—how can you be sure that one piece of gray metal stock is different than another? Careful warehousing procedures and paperwork only go so far.
Bridge Tool & Die: CNC Turns ‘Feel’ Into High-Precision Carbide Grinding November 28, 2018 Glenn Bridgman describes the difference between his shop’s manual grinders and its newest state-of-the-art CNC ID/OD grinder, a Studer CT960 OD/ID from United Grinding (Miamisburg, OH), as “feel vs. facts.” Bridgman, president of Bridge Tool & Die (Buckley, MI), believes that manual grinding is a somewhat personal operation.
Delta Machine Co.: High Torque Retention Provides Stability for Machining Exotic Metals October 31, 2018 Titanium, stainless steel, aluminum and other super-alloys and exotic materials are on the rise for use in component manufacturing in growth industries such as aerospace, medical, and automotive.
Energy Industry’s Up-and-Down Cycle Continues December 6, 2018 The energy industry is often at the forefront of our minds as we watch fuel prices climb and then celebrate when they come down. We continually find ways to be as energy efficient as possible in our homes and workplaces. Media outlets keep us constantly informed of this often-volatile industry’s ups and downs.
Meyda Tiffany Co.: Fiber Laser Speeds Operations for Custom Lighting Manufacturer May 7, 2019 When Meyer and Ida Cohen founded Meyda Tiffany Co. in the early 1970s based on a family hobby of making stained glass windows, it’s doubtful that they ever thought it would evolve into the leading U.S. manufacturer of custom and decorative lighting.
Recycling Plastic Pollution into AM Materials July 6, 2023 A British entrepreneur is taking plastic pollution from the ocean and recycling it into engineering-grade materials for additive manufacturing (AM) applications.
UNISIG Revolutionizes Manufacturing with $1.5 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Plant Technology and Equipment June 30, 2023 Discover how global manufacturer UNISIG’s significant investment in plant technology and equipment revolutionizes deep hole drilling production, enhances fabrication capabilities, and drives machine design advancements.
Building the Future July 5, 2023 There could be a better way for manufacturing. One that teams additive manufacturing (AM) with green materials, while promising to erect structures much faster and cheaper.
Advances in Bimetallic-DED Enables Copper Alloy Processing June 16, 2023 New process strategies have enabled the early adoption of cladding onto copper components.
Aluminum Driving Innovation, Accelerating Transition to EVs June 26, 2023 The chief of the Aluminum Association says his industry is committed to supporting automakers amid the shift to electric vehicles.
