August 2018 ISSUE
Magnetic Workholding for Production Parts
The use of magnets for workholding has grown well beyond its traditional role for flat plate materials. Control of magnetic flux is now precise enough to securely hold a much wider array of workpiece configurations.
FEATURES
Craftman's Cribsheet Number 68: Ten Important Things to Know Before Working as a CNC Machinist
The machinist is a bag of water, and the tools and workpieces are harder and sharper.PMPA Member Ashley Ward Finds Success in Equipment Investment and Vertical Integration
Established more than a century ago, Ashley Ward Inc. has become one of the United States’ largest companies in the screw machine industry, with five locations across the country.Seduction or Intention: Choosing Your Time Wisely at IMTS
PMPA’s latest “Business Trends Report” shows that shops are busy working overtime and juggling their schedules to produce the almost unprecedented demand for components from our customers.Tooling
4 Strategies for Managing Chip Control
Having strategies in place for managing chips is an important part of protecting the production process, from tool life to product quality.
IMTS 2018 Attracts Buyers and Sellers from Around the World
International Manufacturing Technology Show • September 10-15, 2018 • McCormick Place • Chicago, IllinoisAutomation & Robots
Plan to Learn about Automating Processes
Having a good partner company that is knowledgeable in all the automation and integration pitfalls can be a business saver.Toolholders
Turret-Adapted Clamping Unit Provides High Clamping Forces
In place of the standard turret tooling available on CNC lathes, the KM product line of turret-adapted clamping units from Kennametal and EWS Tool is designed to improve shopfloor efficiency.
Chris Felix: So Much to See at IMTS
Chris Koepfer: A Little Look Ahead
Matthew Kirchner: Welcome to Your First Day in Manufacturing