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3D Printing Creates a Window of Automation Opportunity
For this Omaha shop, periodic part inspection required an automated turning cell to pause production. Printing a plastic parts collection chute for delivery outside the cell solved this problem, and it turns out the shop has found 3D printing to be valuable in many other ways.
Quick-Change Tooling Improves Swiss-Type Profits
Horn USA has developed quick-change tooling systems to drastically reduce set-up and toolchange times for Swiss-type lathes, including those with through coolant.
Robots & Automation / Bar Feeders & Material Handling
3D Printing Creates a Window of Automation Opportunity
For this Omaha shop, periodic part inspection required an automated turning cell to pause production. Printing a plastic parts collection chute for delivery outside the cell solved this problem, and it turns out the shop has found 3D printing to be valuable in many other ways.
Re-Turning Adds Life to Train Wheels
Unique turning considerations and circumstances come into play when re-turning well-worn freight and metro rail wheels.
Meet Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders
This year’s 10 Emerging Leaders have many character traits in common that shine well beyond the buildings in which they are employed. Their leadership skills and willingness to help others grow within their skill sets has proven that the precision machining industry’s future is bright in the hands of these talented individuals.Featured Zones - (View All)
Screw Machines - Single-Spindle
Bar Feeders & Material Handling
Industry News - (View All)
Horn USA Plans for Future Growth with New Facility - 8/3/2020
Haas Automation Launches Cutting Tool Distributor - 8/3/2020
STC Dip Spin, Forplan AG Partner to Expand Capabilities - 7/30/2020
Ecoclean Receives German Innovation Award - 7/30/2020
Doosan Machine Tools, Titans of CNC Announce Partnership - 7/9/2020
Our Precision Machining Industry Responds
This moment-in-time article describes the challenges multiple precision machine shops faced — and met — to support customers’ and employees’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical Screw Solution Includes More than Cutting Tools
With companies producing so many medical screws, every second saved counts. A turnkey program can help manufacturers machine these parts as efficiently as possible.
