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5 to 10 for 5
An auto tuning option for Okuma five-axis machines is said to reduce tuning time for geometric errors from five hours to just 10 minutes.
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Changing Perceptions, One Day at a Time
Through a coordinated series of open house events throughout the country, Manufacturing Day aims to enlighten the general public about the true nature of modern manufacturing enterprises.
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The Auto Industry & Gear Making
How do you create products that are cost competitive and of the highest quality? Here are three approaches, one about a car manufacturer putting more emphasis on its capacity, one about a machine producer increasing efficiency through flowing parts, and one about a car maker assuring quality in production.
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Composites in Hybrid Gears
Replacing steel with carbon fiber composites yields promising results.
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Changing the Landscape of Gear Production
The convergence of innovative cutter designs, five-axis multitasking machines and capable software is revolutionizing small- and medium-batch gear production.
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Abrasive Waterjet Machining Re-Examined
After attending Omax Corporation's 20th anniversary event in Kent, Washington, I have a clearer idea of why waterjet machining has special appeal to entrepreneurs, designers, engineers and inventors, as well as many other manufacturers. This versatile, precise and capable process cuts a range of durable materials, making it easy to turn ideas into prototypes and finished products.
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Average Chip Thickness: What It Is and Why You Should Care
During milling applications, chips that are too thin might indicate inadequate heat dissipation that can cause premature insert wear. Too thick, and cutting forces might be high enough to break inserts outright. Cutting parameters should be set to attain a middle ground.
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Manufacturing’s Potential for Power Savings
Efforts at energy efficiency in manufacturing can have a big impact. In fact, DMG/Mori Seiki says its heat-treat alternative, grind-hardening, has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of surface hardening by 85 percent.
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Get the Handbook on MQL
A free handbook from Unist explains the benefits of minimum quantity lubrication and offers advice for those interested in moving away from conventional flood coolants.
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An Insider’s Look at MTConnect-Enabled Applications
A new whitepaper from the MTConnect Institute is designed to help software developers create client applications that take advantage of the valuable data generated by manufacturing equipment but previously more difficult to access.
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The Case for Abrasive Waterjet
Hear one shop’s case for using abrasive waterjet versus other cutting options.
WatchA Great Time for Gears
Well over 2 million Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States since the first Prius appeared in July 2000.
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