July 2015 Issue
July 2015
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Modern Machine Shop
May MBI at 47.8, the Contraction Continues
With a reading of 47.8, Gardner’s Metalworking Business Index showed that the industry contracted in May for the second straight month, at virtually the same rate as in April, after 15 consecutive months of growth.
Read MoreSystematic Success
A more efficient manufacturing process has enabled this manufacturer to ramp up production of its devices for the oil and gas industry.
Read MoreThe ABCs of PECM
Kennametal is advocating Precision Electrochemical Machining (PECM) for lower cost per part, low electrode wear, fewer material hardness concerns and other benefits in producing complex geometrical shapes in metal.
Read MoreThe Extrusion Option
For the right parts, this choice might be surprisingly cost-effective. A drum pedal maker controlled cost by starting some machined components as extruded blanks instead of solid blocks.
Read MoreAutomated Laser Scanning Using a Collaborative Robot
This device is said to be the first programmable laser scanning system to enable automated 3D scanning, dimensional measurement and dimensional gaging leveraging a collaborative robot platform.
Read MoreEmployees and Automation in Harmony
For a well-known guitar maker, automation sets employees free, and product improvement engages those employees’ attention.
Read MoreNew to Swiss-Type Turning?
What are some nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe? This shop offers some suggestions.
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