June 2015 Issue

June 2015

Will the Coalition Continue?

It almost certainly will. As the Whitehall Township Tooling Coalition nears the end of the tax incentive that led to its creation, this alliance of eight tool and die shops finds so much value in the partnership that the group is on track to last. Here are lessons in how and why to enter into an alliance of shops.

Features

Featured articles from the June 2015 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Vertical Machining Centers 1 Jun 2015

Protection System Saves Spindles During Collisions

Collisions on a VMC can cause costly damage to the spindle as well as other machine parts, which prompted GF Machining Solutions to develop its Machine and Spindle Protection (MSP) feature.

Automation 14 May 2015

Pallet System Software Boosts Cell Flexibility

The software running this shop’s newest FMS from Fastems adds a layer of automation that enhances the inherent flexibility, productivity and effectiveness of lights-out operation. Dynamic job scheduling is the key.

Workholding 1 Jun 2015

Live Center Adjusts for Off-Line Center Holes

Riten Industries offers its Adjusta-Point radial compensating live center to maintain center hole concentricity in shafts and other parts during milling and turning.

Toolholders 1 Jun 2015

Anti-Vibration System Improves Rigidity of Milling and Turning Assemblies

Seco's Steadyline anti-vibration damping holders are designed to improve the dynamic rigidity of milling and turning tool assemblies.

CAD/CAM 1 Jun 2015

Keeping It in the Family

This small job shop utilizes CAD/CAM software to increase efficiency of older machines, improving part production and creating new business opportunities in the process.

Grinding 1 Jun 2015

Garage Shop Evolves into CNC Tool Grinding Specialist

This tool grinding shop was able to transform itself into a specialty cutting tool producer with the adoption of a few advanced CNC tool grinding machines.