MMS Blog

What Is Directed Energy Deposition?

Analyzing directed energy deposition and powder-bed fusion provides a thorough understanding of the extra machining necessary for a “near net shape” versus a “net shape” manufacturing process.

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Preview: One Shop's Evolution from Vertical to Horizontal to Five Axis

Advance CNC Machining’s progression from vertical machining centers through five-axis machining changed more than the complexity of its parts. Ultimately it transformed core business operations.

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Micromachining

High-End Watchmaker Eliminates Offshoring with Five-Axis Machining Center

Instead of shipping small components from overseas, a watchmaker was able to accommodate increased demand by purchasing a used five-axis machining center.

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Coolant Recycling System Improves Tool Life, Reduces Costs

This Canadian aerospace manufacturer cut coolant costs by 75 percent by installing a PRAB Guardian coolant recycling system, eliminating terrible smells in the process.

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Measurement

Setting a Roughness Goal and Meeting It

Subjective surface finishes have no place in today’s high-precision manufacturing environment.

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Measurement

Industry News of Note: January 2019

MachineMetrics raises $11.3 million in financing, Vero Software rebranded under Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and other industry news.  

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Appreciate. Learn. Educate. Lead.

Taking the initiative to write about new manufacturing technologies is one thing. Presenting those concepts in a way people can readily understand and helping them see their potential value is another. Some writers are better at all this than others.

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How to Cut Cycle Times with Constant-Chip-Load Machining

You may already know the benefits of constant-chip-load machining, but what you might not are the innovative ways you can program toolpaths. New CAM technology makes the process easy, and improvements in machining productivity can be dramatic.

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EDM

Fiber Optics Improve EDM Spark Monitoring, Wire Life

This controller uses fiber-optic cables to overcome major hurdles in monitoring EDM spark output, improving wire life and reducing voltage consumption.

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New Publisher Bryce Ellis Helps Move 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ Forward

Bryce Ellis has moved into the role of publisher of the magazine, replacing Travis Egan, who now works for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. 

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Additive Manufacturing's Relationship with Design

AM offers new possibilities for design but also introduces challenges. The latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine explores the relationship between the two.

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January 2019 Product Spotlight: Measurement and Inspection

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on equipment used for measuring and inspection, including gaging and tool setting. 

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