5-Axis Machining Centers Transform Medical Swiss Shop
By: Lori Beckman
Traditionally a Swiss machine shop, Swiss Precision Machining Inc. discovers a five-axis machining center that has led the company to substantial growth.
Applying a Healthy Approach to Employee Investment
By: Lori Beckman
Service Center Metals’ on-site health center offers its employees and their families free same-day health care and, in return, the employer is gaining many benefits including a healthier workforce and attracting potential employees.
#basics #workforcedevelopment
Compact Clamp Detects Loading and Setting Misses
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: The CTM model is double acting with a three-point sensor that can detect clamping, unclamping and overstroke (incomplete clamping) with two circuits of air.
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Crowley Tool’s Modular Slide Holders for Multi-Spindle Screw Machines
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: The interlocking design yields accurate and solid lockup of the insert module to the slide holder.
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Multisolvent 100 Vacuum Vapor Degreaser Provides Contactless Cleaning
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: With applications in the most demanding industrial sectors, the machine is especially useful for cleaning parts in the turning, precision mechanics, medical and aerospace industries.
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Double-Datum Tooling Carbide Tooling With Interchangeable Components
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: These carbide inserted toolholders are said to reduce downtime with fewer tool changes plus faster tool changeover.
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Environmentally Friendly Model 550 Versatile Parts Washer
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: This washer is useful in a variety of applications, including tool rooms, maintenance operations, low production and precision cleaning.
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The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts
Edited by Lori Beckman
This company that produces medical implants finds value in the CNC for its turn-mill equipment that helps speed setups and simplify programming when producing intricate parts complete.
Model GB-3 Vibratory Deburring, Finishing Machine
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: Giant Finishing's Model GB-3 comes standard with internal separation for those parts that are hard to find in the media load mass.
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Datanomix Automated Production Intelligence Platform for ProShop ERP Software
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: Automated Job Costing analytics compare ProShop ERP target cycle times to actual process performance in the Datanomix Automated Production Intelligence Platform.
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Software Controls Chip Breaking in Thread Turning Operations
By: Lori Beckman
This cutting tool manufacturer has developed a software module for chip control of thread turning operations in virtually any CNC lathe, even for older machines, using specific tooling and software.
#techbrief #horizontal-and-vertical-lathes
Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 Offers Superimposed Machining for Swiss-Type Parts
Edited by Lori Beckman
PMTS 2023: Superimposed machining from Methods Machine Tools’ multitasking machine lets shops take on complex contracts and more jobs compared to other machining methods.
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