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Turning Machines 1/25/2024

Keeping Watch on Small Parts

From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.
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Shop Management Software 4/9/2024

Cetec ERP System Prevents Slowdowns in Production

The Pre-Allocation feature simplifies the purchasing and material planning process and prevents unnecessary inventory from sitting on the shelf.

NEWS 3/7/2024

ProShop Provides ERP Technology to Purdue Engineering School

The ProShop Digital Ecosystem will be used as the inventory management and ERP system at Purdue University’s Industrial Engineering School.

CAD/CAM 2/23/2024

Verisurf Software Enables Efficient Translation of CAD/CAM Data

The Validate software is designed to ensure data integrity and enable users to perform metrology workflows in a seamless CAD environment while maintaining model-based digital continuity.

CNC & Machine Controls

Standard Control Functions with Swiss-Types in Mind

Features in this line of machine-specific CNCs assist setups, offer synchronized movement commands and provide other standard, not optional, capabilities to streamline Swiss-type programming.
#techbrief

Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining magazine

CAD/CAM 2/1/2024

Renishaw Fixture-Modeling Software Streamlines Setup Process

The FixtureBuilder 3D software enables fast creation and documentation of advanced, CAD-based, metrology fixturing setups.

Measurement 1/22/2024

Siemens CAM Software Update Provides Streamlined Workflows

NX for manufacturing features new product updates to NX CAM, NX CAM On-Machine Probing and more.

Software 1/19/2024

Zeiss Software Increases 3D Measurement Data Compatibility

Zeiss has launched Zeiss Inspect, a system-independent data evaluation for optical and CT measurement data.

12/18/2023

10 Ways AI Might Impact Manufacturers

Artificial intelligence offers the promise of assisting decision-making processes and boost overall manufacturing efficiency.

12/12/2023

Cetec ERP Scheduling Feature Facilitates Accurate Quoting

The Buffer feature ensures ample time is given on the work order, without impacting labor time, estimates or cost.

11/21/2023

SolidCAM Releases Simulation Software for CNC Operators

SolidCAM for Operator enables machinists to understand the clamping setups and home positions, and to view a complete simulation before running the G-code on the CNC machine.

CNC & Machine Controls

Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2024

Production Machining’s January 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Monaghan Tooling Group, Okuma America, Tungaloy, Cortec Corp., Fixtureworks and T.J Davies Co. Inc.

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

VIDEOS

CAD/CAM 4/1/2023

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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CAD/CAM 7/15/2021

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.

CAD/CAM 10/19/2020

Helpful, Free CAD Model for Those Who Machine DOM Tubing

This machine shop 3D prints a plastic plug that it inserts into the end of tubing to prevent chips and coolant from entering the lathe's bar feeder. It offers a free CAD model of it for other shops machining that material.

Measurement

Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2023

Production Machining’s December 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Sandvik Coromant, Nikon Metrology, The L.S. Starrett Co., Walter USA, Kennametal and SolidCAM.