Webinar: How CAM Impacts Profitability

GibbsCam.jpg Gibbs & Associates and Modern Machine Shop will host a free Webinar on Wednesday, February 10 explaining how CAM software can lower overall manufacturing costs as well as reduce programming time.

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A Significant Cell

MMS_0210_Cell4b.jpg Manual loading of heavy housings was this manufacturer’s prime bottleneck. It had limited experience with automated cells, but decided to install a big one. A look at the manufacturer’s $13 million cell reveals an intriguing layout and blend of technologies.

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CMMs Provide Reliable, Accurate Measurement Data

MMS_0210_cmmsprovid_A.jpg Having used a CMM from Carl Ziess for about a decade, this manufacturer turned to the metrology supplier again when it needed additional inspection capacity. The MMZ B and Accura CMMs delivered the accuracy and reliability the shop had come to expect.

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Energy Conservation: Lean’s Potentially Wasted Opportunity

Derekclose.jpg More efficient energy use shouldn’t be viewed simply as a chance by-product of lean manufacturing. Rather, your lean scheme should specifically target elements of production that waste energy.

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