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Data-Driven Manufacturing Is The First Order of Business
Companies need to do the right things to prepare for the future. Having the right names for that future state is less important.
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One Five-Axis Process, 10 Elements of Automation
The new five-axis machine at Phoenix Proto has a pallet pool with loading system, but there are many other less obvious elements of automation in this precision mold-machining process that are just as essential.
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Cost Analysis Software Uses Data-Driven Model
Boothroyd Dewhurst announces the availability of DFM Concurrent Costing 3.0.
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Precision and Custom Solutions Showcased at Mitsui Seiki
A tour of the company’s factory in Japan highlighted the accuracy of its machine tools as well as their adaptability for specific applications.
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The IMTS Experience - Practical Tools for Planning Your Shop’s Future
Join North America's largest manufacturing community in search of the latest technology, new ideas and complete solutions. Find them at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS).
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Delayed Equipment Purchase Exposes Company to Nesting Software Possibilities
By delaying the purchase of new punching machines with nesting software, a manufacturer discovered alternative nesting systems.
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Deburring Tools Come in Four Application-Specific Versions
Heule Tool’s X-Bore tooling for the automated deburring of cross bores is available in four chipmaking tool versions to address four different challenges of deburring: Cofa, Cofa-X, Main Bore Tool and Cross Bore Deburring Tool.
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PCD Grade Improves Surface Finish in Engine, Chassis Applications
Element Six’s CTB004 PCD grade is designed to meet the precision cutting demands of the automotive industry.
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How Gaging Flexibility Saves Time and Effort
A gaging system that matches the way parts are made can save you both time and effort.
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The YouTube Apprentice
Inspired by social media and unencumbered by preconceived notions about how to machine, this shop owner plunged confidently into five-axis aerospace work.
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Part Cutoff Takes a New Direction
The capability and flexibility of the Y axis creates an opportunity for a new approach to parting-off operations. Learn how a specially designed parting blade has compelling advantages when this axis is used to separate a finished part from the barstock.
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Changing Cutting Tools Solves Three Problems in Hard-Turning Application
By switching to a new boring bar, a contract shop that specializes in precision Swiss turning and machining reduced one part’s cycle time by more than seven minutes.
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