Shop Prospers By Becoming a House of Horizontals August 12, 2019 In the past, Magnum Machining Inc. processed most of its parts on vertical machining centers. Unfortunately, that type of machining platform didn’t quite mesh with the shop’s part production needs. Today, Magnum has 16 models of HCN Series HMCs from Mazak Corp., representing about 68 percent of the shop’s manufacturing systems.
Pulsed Laser Deposition for 3D Printed Parts Repair June 30, 2019 Laser welding is a superior technology for repairing defects in tooling, plastic injection molds, stamping dies, blow molds, turbine blades, and nearly any tooling component made of stainless steel, aluminum, copper alloy, cast iron, and all tool steels.
BIG Kaiser’s Staple for Efficient Machining Diets July 1, 2019 BIG Kaiser’s “Breakfast and Learn” event, hosted at its Hoffman Estates, Illinois, headquarters, is by now is an annual event not to be missed for a great breakfast and technical presentations on the latest developments in precision tooling.
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Up 3.2 Percent for 2019 Through June August 21, 2019 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $198.9 million according to the United States. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was down 6.8 percent from May’s $213.4 million and down 6.3 percent when compared with the $212.4 million reported for June 2018.
UAW to Begin Labor Talks Amid Slowing Industry, Internal Issues July 5, 2019 The United Auto Workers union this month commences labor negotiations with General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The timing isn’t the best.
Charlotte Boosts Worker Skills with Apprenticeships July 3, 2019 The Charlotte, N.C., region has been successful in attracting internationally owned manufacturing concerns. Officials have also used a German-style apprenticeship program as a way to increase worker skill levels.
Machine Tool Orders Plunge in April June 10, 2019 Machine tool orders plunged in April to their lowest level in three years, the Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
McDermott International Uses 3DEXPERIENCE from Dassault Systèmes to Drive Fundamental Change July 19, 2019 McDermott International is using Digital Twins to grow its business and to keep information flowing instead of trapped in silos.
Community of ‘Makers’ to Gather at ESPRIT World December 11, 2019 DP Technology Corp., the parent company of CAM system ESPRIT, has announced the 2020 dates for its annual conference. ESPRIT World 2020 will be held from June 8-12 in Las Vegas–the location of the company’s first conference in 2003.
ISM Forecasts Manufacturing to Expand in 2020 December 11, 2019 Manufacturing should expand in the first half of 2020, including increased revenue for companies, the Institute for Supply Management said this week in a semi-annual forecast.
