Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe
When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.
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Lessons from a Machine Shop Literally on the Move
This Ohio shop relocated its CNC division to a building less than a mile from its headquarters. Reflecting on this successful move, management shares its story and some wisdom about what it learned from the experience.
Grinding Options for Dental Burrs and Rotary Instruments
Equipment to grind dental burrs continues to evolve. Here are five options for grinding these types of workpieces.
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When CNC G-Code Programming Is a Must
In some cases, G-code programming is preferred over conversational programming, although they can be complementary processes.
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Adding Additive Manufacturing to a CNC Machine Shop
With many types of metal and polymer 3D printing methods available, it might be difficult to identify the type that could be best implemented in your shop. Here is a rundown of these 3D printing processes along with how each can be used together effectively in a CNC machine shop.
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Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Human Resources — Brenda Diehl and Diane Ferrera
Two women share their journeys to manufacturing and human resources, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Zoller Event Shines Lights on Shopfloor Connectivity
The company’s open house event highlighted smart manufacturing solutions from CAM to part.
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Workholding Facilitates Fast Changeovers for Robotic Surface Finishing Systems Manufacturer
This manufacturer finds value in modular workholding technology to speed production of toolholders and other components used in its automated surface finishing systems.
In-Machine Probing Possibilities for VTLs
A manufacturer of vertical turning centers uses a “push/pull” optoelectronic probe with custom bracket to enable its machines to perform effective, in-process measurement of shafts and related automotive components.
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Repeatability and Rigidity Are Key for Quick-Change Swiss Tooling
A rotary wedge clamping system is said to enable this two-piece, modular tooling system for Swiss-types to offer the performance of a solid tool.
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