April 2014 ISSUE
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COVER STORY
The Basics of Rotary Broaching
This broaching process creates a non-round shape on the inside or outside of a part with a broach tool.
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FEATURES
Accuracy vs. Precision
Your quality assurance manager can put you to sleep explaining the difference between these two terms, but you really need to know the difference.Automation & Robots
Automate Programming with CAM
Even for those shops still manually programming their simple parts on Swiss machines, there are compelling reasons to automate the programming process now.Turning Machines
CAM Software Enables Machining Complex Parts Faster, in More Ways
When Advance Manufacturing Technology (Salt Lake City, Utah) acquired a multitasking machine in 2012, it licensed GibbsCAM MTM (multitask machining) software from Gibbs and Associates Inc. to enable programming the new machine.Free Freight Analysis
Once PartnerShip has your request, freight experts will analyze your shipments to determine your current freight rates. Then PartnerShip will review the best rates in place with best-in-class freight transportation carriers to see if you can save additional money on part or all of your shipping.Get Ready for the New Low Lead Requirements
In January 2014, federal legislation was enacted, aimed at reducing the allowable lead content of components used in potable water systems.Machines
Making the Case for B-Axis Machining
As precision part designs become more complex and the economic pressure to complete more operations in a single setup increase, turning center designs are changing.Maximize Coolant Life with Efficient Tramp Oil Removal
Increased demands for high surface finish and close part tolerance create a greater need for manufacturers to purify coolants that are constantly being cycled through precision machinery.Optional Respirators: You Need a Program
Respirators or dust masks can provide an additional level of comfort and protection for the employees.PMPA Member Chase Brass Focuses on Common Interests and Big Picture Strategies
Tom Christie explains that U.S. manufacturing growth is one of the most critical requirements for a sustained economic recovery, and PMPA is well suited to support these types of efforts moving forward.The Basics of Rotary Broaching
This broaching process creates a non-round shape on the inside or outside of a part with a broach tool.Chris Felix: Before it's Too Late, Appreciate
Chris Koepfer: A True Metalworking Hero
Todd Palmer: Watch the Labor Participation Rate, Not the Unemployment Rate
