Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Holemaking

Custom Control Adds Accuracy, Flexibility to New Machine Tool

A new boring-mill machine with a custom control is helping a shop hold tighter tolerances and accommodate rapid travel rates for faster machining.

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Cutting AM Parts from Build Plate Turns Wire EDM Upside Down

GF Machining Solutions found it had to modify nearly every aspect of a wire EDM machine to efficiently handle the challenges of removing 3D printed parts from build plates. Here is a look at a machine tool developed entirely for the needs of metal additive manufacturing.

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On IMTS spark, Software Programs Increase Efficiency in All Areas of a Machine Shop

Software systems that streamline processes, optimize toolpaths and enhance data collection are helping shops improve efficiency from the front office to the shop floor. Here are a few manufacturing software products to be found within IMTS spark.

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Automation

Cutting Tool Technology Aids Lights-Out Machining Applications

These features can help improve cutting tool stability, standardize cutting performance and extend tool life, enabling shops to confidently run unattended shifts.  

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Measurement

Trained in a Day, Automated Inspector Performs Faster than Humans

Using recent technological innovations in robotics, optics, edge computing and artificial intelligence, MusashiAI has developed an automated visual inspection system that could free a significant portion of the automotive workforce to perform easier, more interesting tasks. 

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Die/Mold

Two Companies Recognized with 2020 Reshoring Award

Die-Tech & Engineering and Trenton Forging Company received the 2020 National Metalworking Reshoring Award in recognition of their success in bringing manufacturing back to the United States.

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Five-Axis

Haas Partners with Louisiana Community College System

The partnership will bring Haas five-axis universal machining centers to 12 Louisiana community and technical colleges, upskilling the state’s manufacturing workforce.

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Jorgensen Names New President, CEO

Jorgensen’s new president and CEO, Chuck D'Amico, is a third-generation owner who has served the company for 26 years as manufacturing manager, vice president of manufacturing and director of operations.

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Kays Engineering Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Kays Engineering began as a small welding and repair shop and quickly grew to become a designer and builder of custom machinery for the automotive industry, eventually acquiring three gundrilling machine manufacturers. 

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Five-Axis

DMG MORI to Present Digital Event

On October 9, DMG MORI will present the U.S. portion of its digital event, which will cover automation, digitization, and product and service solutions, among other topics. 

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Turning Machines

Index President/CEO Retires, Announces Replacement

Cris Taylor will take over as the president and CEO of Index Corporation after Tom Clark retires at the end of 2020. 

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CAD/CAM

Machining a Complex Part in a One-Man Shop

Feature recognition and efficient workholding let this shop cost-effectively produce an intricate part that was bigger than the machine tool's travels.

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