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Eliminating “Islands of Production” with More and Better Data
A portal that reminds me of Uber today holds the promise to perform like eHarmony in the future, its CEO says.
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Overcoming the Challenges of Threading Hardened Parts
Threading hardened parts resulted in long cycle times and fast tool wear for one shop. Seco's Secomax CBN200 insert grade reduced threading cycle time by a third.
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Vibratory Finishing System Handles Delicate Die Castings
Kovolis Hedvikov A.S. needed a flexible finishing process integrated into its existing production scheme. Rosler's continuous-feed vibratory system provided efficient finishing of large, delicate die castings.
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Why Is U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Strong Right Now?
That’s a big question, but some facts and figures reveal a few of the facets of this industry’s current vitality.
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Putting the “Feed” in Zero-Defect Through-Feed Grinding
An automated grinding, inspection and packaging cell churns out two fragile automotive parts per second with zero defects.
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EDM Machine Probing Possibilities
Probing options for electrical discharge machining equipment range from simple to sophisticated. Here are options for wire, sinker and hole-drilling EDM.
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Buying a VMC: Considering Structure and Stability
Design and construction govern a vertical machining center’s ability to machine parts to tight tolerances with accuracy and repeatability.
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Distributed U.S. Sourcing Matches China’s Price
Ability of broker-like service to organize the capacity of various independent shops provided for low-cost domestic production.
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CAM Software Plays Large Role in Reshoring Success
Three specific software features of Edgecam by Vero Software have helped GSC Power Division successfully bring camshaft production in house.
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When to Use a Diaphragm Chuck
The accuracy and repeatability of these chucks make them well-suited for a number of workholding applications.
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Compact Production Grinding Machine and Automation Trends
Three years after the introduction of this cylindrical grinding machine, options are being added to further facilitate automated part loading.
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