March 2005 Issue
March 2005
Features
Featured articles from the March 2005 issue of Modern Machine Shop
Incremental Automation Pays Dividends
While successful mold makers agree that automation is necessary to remain competitive, they often have different opinions about how to integrate automation. This mold maker does it in gradual phases, and in doing so, it drives shopfloor workers to roles of greater responsibility.
Read MoreImproving Quality and Productivity Through Efficient Setup
This article describes a recently developed system that uses optical imaging and machine vision techniques to update the program data by locating known, visible features within captured images.
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Is Robotic Automation Becoming Practical For Low-Volume Production?
High-volume manufacturing and robotic automation go hand in hand. Machine-tending robots used in these production schemes need not be very flexible, as they may just load and unload one type of part hundreds of thousands of times.
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Two Machines In One Grinding System
A machine design mating two grinders together, with one control for the set, saves cost and floorspace compared to two separate machines.
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The Case For A Chromium-Based Coating
A cutting tool coating based on chromium can take even better advantage of the protective value of aluminum.
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The Mold Consultant
This mold maker saves customers time and money by getting involved early in the design of molded parts.
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Mold Machining On The Move
Rethinking the mold machining process leads to concepts worth considering, even for applications outside mold making.
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Manufacturer Takes Steps To Be More Customer-Centric
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