Standardized Controls Aid Shop's Apprenticeship Program
By: Julia Hider
Cox Manufacturing’s commitment to standardization, from the parts it makes to its machine controls and apprenticeship program, is an important factor in its growth.
#workforcedevelopment
Tool Improves Efficiency for Cutting 4140 Steel
By: Julia Hider
Switching from a cutting tool insert that produced 24 parts per cutting edge to one that produces 40 parts per cutting edge saved a shop time and money.
Shop’s Growth Takes Off by Supplying Aircraft Parts Directly
By: Julia Hider
The process of gaining approval to supply aircraft parts to Boeing directly was long and difficult for Automatic Products, but the potential growth and stability have made the journey worthwhile.
Improper Cobot Integration Can Cost $86,000 per Shift Operation
Edited by Julia Hider
Cobots can improve efficiency, innovation and growth, but companies that buy them without well-defined objectives could be wasting a lot of money.
#techbrief
Using Grinding Instead of Turning in Series Production
Edited by Julia Hider
By grinding the entire workpiece contour in a single operation, the Grindstar can produce large batch sizes economically, making it an alternative to turning for the automotive industry.
#basics
CAM System Helps Company Improve Programs for New Machine
Edited by Julia Hider
A machine shop’s old CAM system held it back from efficiently using its new three-turret turning center, but upgrading its software has helped it save time and money.
Advertising an Apprenticeship Program
By: Julia Hider
Cox Manufacturing takes unusual steps to recruit new employees into its apprenticeship program.
#workforcedevelopment
Slideshow: Discover More with Mazak Northeast 2019
By: Julia Hider
The event held May 14-16 at Mazak’s technology center in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, included technology, education and networking elements.
Slideshow: Eastec 2019 Recap
By: Julia Hider
Eastec 2019 featured manufacturing technologies including software, inspection, cutting tools, automation systems and machine tools for industries ranging from aerospace and medical to automotive and more.
Coolant Supplier Optimizes Customer’s Machining Process
Edited by Julia Hider
When a precision manufacturer wanted to rebuild the production process for a medical part made on a rotary transfer machine, its metalworking fluids supplier provided more than a new cutting oil.
#metalworkingfluids
VIDEO: Creating an Unsmashable Guitar
By: Julia Hider
Several of Sandvik’s divisions teamed up with a guitar designer to produce an unsmashable metal guitar for renowned musician Yngwie Malmsteen.
#additive
PMTS 2019 Recap
By: Julia Hider
The 2019 Precision Machining Technology Show took place April 2-4, 2019 in Cleveland. Here’s a recap of the show.
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