Videos Showcase SFP1 Probe
These two videos showcase some of the technology behind the SFP1 surface finish probe option for Renishaw's Revo five-axis measuring head.
Workholding That Works for Jesel
The maker of racing engine components produces parts that have many permutations within each product line. Here is how Jesel sets up work for cost-effective, responsive machining.
Top Shops 2012: Premier Machining Industries
PMI uses advanced ERP software for real-time monitoring of production flow.
Top Shops 2012: L&H Industrial
L&H Industrial has a wealth of advanced large-scale machining and manufacturing capabilities.
Top Shops 2012: Southern Machine Works
A lot of the changes this shop made were a result of integrating a CPA mindset into a contract shop environment.
Top Shops 2012: L&P Machine Products
Here are five key elements of this quality contract shop.
The Buzz about the B Axis
The rotating milling head is a defining feature on a turn-mill machine designed for efficient production of complex parts in low volumes.
Milling with Air
... not to mention grinding with air. Thanks to high speed spindles powered by shop air, this job shop expands the work its VMCs can do.
The Right Fit Is In The Fixtures
Custom engineered workholding fixtures are key to the effectiveness of an unusual Automated Production System (APS) recently installed at Kurt Manufacturing. It helps that one of this company’s specialties is custom engineered workholding fixtures.
Hard Milling Isn’t Just High Speed Machining
Milling complex forms in hardened tool steel involves more than just fast, light cuts, says this maker of medical-related injection molds. Here are some of the ingredients of an effective hard milling process.
