Video Demonstration: The Value of a Search Engine for 3D Models
Technology that uses artificial intelligence to create the “physical DNA” of 3D models enables easy model comparison to speed new product design and manufacturing. View this demonstration explaining how it works and how machine shops can benefit.
Talk About Trade Show Timing
This year’s Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) in August seems to be happening at an ideal time for both attendees and exhibitors alike.
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How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines
SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.
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Video: Voice-Operated Assistant Demo
I had the opportunity to visit a machine tool rebuilder to experience a demonstration of Athena, a voice-operated assistant for machine tools.
Value-Added Service Solves Customer Problems
Offering value-added services is rooted in the simple concept of knowing a customer well enough to know its pain points. This OEM with a machine shop offers solutions for its customers from engineering and design all the way through assembly and packaging.
Quick Setup Multi-Spindle Machines Offer Production Flexibility, Speed
Gnutti explains how its models of multi-spindle machines can work with a variety of material types while offering faster setups and cycle times compared to conventional multi-spindle models.
As a Business Evolves, So Does its Machining Technology
Gent Machine, now under its fourth-generation of family ownership, has made operational and equipment decisions to position it for continued success moving forward.
Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape
Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.
Laser Technology "Turns" into a Turning Tool
This new technology uses a laser to act as a cutting tool to "turn" parts from solid barstock. This high-speed precision turning machine is especially useful for micromachining, enabling high accuracy for small, complex parts that are often delicate and difficult to machine when implementing conventional turning processes.
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Video: Machine Shop President Explains Advantages of Tool Presetters
When contract shop MetalQuest purchased its first multi-spindle, it also purchased a dedicated tool presetter for the machine. Learn why the company president feels shops of all sizes can benefit from measuring tools offline.
