Video Tech Brief: Vacuum-Assist Collection of Small, Machined Parts
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom offers an optional vacuum collection system for very small parts machined on its Swiss-type CNC lathes to avoid losing or damaging parts. Main system components are 3D-printed made at its U.S. headquarters.
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Vertical Integration Enables Rapid Manufacturing Response
For this contract manufacturer, having myriad machining and manufacturing capabilities in-house enables it to deliver assemblies to customers faster and with higher quality.
Video: Using Vacuum Degreasing to Reach Parts Cleaning Specifications
Vacuum degreasing offers a low-cost cleaning process that can meet a range of cleanliness specifications for both nonpolar and polar soils, has a low VOC emissions process and excellent rust prevention and protection.
New Line of Swiss-Types for Job Shops Eyeing High-Production Work
Mazak now offers the Syncrex line of Swiss-type CNC lathes — its first — targeting machine shops getting into higher volume production of complex parts.
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Video: The Value of Shrink-Fit Collets for Live-Tool Lathes
Offering reduced setup times, high runout accuracy and high clamping forces, shrink-fit technology for ER collets is now available for live-tool lathes.
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Video: Emerging Leader Alex Cheesman Fixates on Expanding His Machine Shop
Learn about this enthusiastic leader’s journey of opening a new business and his other exciting plans to continue to contribute to manufacturing.
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United Grinding Event Unveils C.O.R.E. Control Platform
At the Evolution to Revolution event, United Grinding introduced North America to their newest technology, C.O.R.E. along with many other learning oppourtunities.
Video: Emerging Leader Kylan Hastreiter Teaches the Community about Manufacturing
Kylan Hastreiter’s goal is to impact communities by providing people with maximum opportunity to learn about manufacturing through investment and partnerships with local schools.
Video: Machine Shop Creates Robot Machining Cell Before There was Work for It
This machine shop’s self-integrated robot was purchased without a project in mind. However, when a particular part order came in, the robot paired with the proper machine tool was an optimal fit for the job, offering consistency and an increase in throughput.
Video: Emerging Leader Vinny Campellone Started Company During Pandemic
Campellone took a risk opening PenCo Precision a couple of years ago, but according to him, it was worth it.
