How Fluid Dynamics, 3D Printing Delivered a Better Air Duct
Software tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) reveal geometries that can only be realized through 3D printing. HP and Siemens share an example in an episode of The Cool Parts Show: an air duct.
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Metalworking Index Plateaus After Blistering First Quarter
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Expansion of the Metalworking Index slowed in April, falling slightly to 62.2. Every component reported expanding activity, with the exception of exports.
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Teknics Releases Zerolox Five-Axis Workholding Console
Teknics has released the Zerolox XP 80Z Zero Point workholding automation console, which is designed for improved repeatability and high clamping force.
Why Fast Quoting Delivers Better Business Opportunities
Shops that can’t respond quickly to RFQs may be spending hours quoting jobs that are already gone. It’s wasted time and lost opportunity. Here’s what you can do about it.
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Practical Approaches to Automation
Automation isn't just useful for large volumes of the same part. Today, it is increasingly being used in machine shops for high-mix, low-volume jobs.
The Parts Cleaning Series
ON DEMAND: Learn how to use the latest technology and stay within environmental limitations with this 6-part webinar series.
Top Shops
The Gardner Business Intelligence and Modern Machine Shop Top Shops Program is both an honor for the shops chosen annually, and a benchmarking tool for all who participate. See how your business stacks up.
Trends in Parts Cleaning
The latest cleaning trends point toward environmentally friendly ways to clean effectively, involving the replacement of harmful chemical solvents within a cleaning process or switching to a mostly aqueous method.
NSK Named Motion Industries' 2020 Supplier of the Year
Motion Industries awarded NSK as 2020 Supplier of the Year, based on its product and service offerings plus ratings based on Motion’s Supplier Stratification formula.
Mitutoyo Launches EJ Counters, LG100 Linear Gages
New EJ Counters and LG100 Series Linear Gages are designed to be compact and easy to use, offering reference point detection, environmental resistance and more.
SME Announces 2021 Award of Merit Honorees
SME has awarded Hwa-Soo Lee, PhD, LSME, CMfgE, and Matthew Clegg as its 2021 SME Award of Merit recipients.
Automation Solutions featuring Hwacheon's D2-5AX and Automatic Workpiece Changer
In this digital demo, Jeong Hoon highlights many of the benefits the D2-5AX provides when machining complex shapes and parts. You will also learn how to maximize productivity during this inside look into Hwacheon’s automatic workpiece changer, the perfect solution for mass production.
Winco Introduces Two New Spirit Level Types
J.W. Winco Inc. has added a new cross spirit level, GN 2276, and screw-on spirit level, GN 2283, to its offerings. Both come in two sensitivity ratings.
LK Metrology Celebrates Independence, 58 Years in Business
UK-based LK Metrology, fully independent after a change of leadership in 2018, finds success in its 58th year of operation.
Bold, Insightful Leadership Defines Manufacturer’s “DNA”
At its core, this highly successful contract manufacturer is a tool and die shop. Its founder, who has the heart and soul (and mind) of a tool maker, imbued his company with the values and the versatility of a tool room. This is his lasting legacy.
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Five Traits Define Top Performers in Five-Axis Machining
Benchmarking data reveal how elite manufacturers make the most of more axes of motion.
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AquaTec 7655 Offers High Emulsion Stability
Oelheald US Inc. has released AquaTec 7655, a water-miscable cooling lubricant suitable for high-capacity machining.
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Shelton Machinery Owner Helps Finance School Engineering Lab
Nick Shelton, owner of Shelton Machinery, was named benefactor for new engineering lab at Cathedral High School after making a significant donation.
Properly Reading Dial Indicators
Dial indicators provide useful readings about tolerance ranges at a glance — but new users need to know how to set up these indicators before using them.
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New Walter Copy Turn System Offers Stability
Walter released the W-1011-P/WL25 Copy Turn system, with positive locking technology for enhanced stability, longer tool life and reduced vibrations, according to the company.
Starrett Appoints Jim VandeHei as Director of Sales
Jim VandeHei joins the L. S. Starrett Co. as director of sales, Starrett Metrology Systems.
Coatings Show Promise in Improving Machinability of Gummy Metals
Research has shown that coating soft, gummy metals with certain media can locally embrittle the material, providing a range of machining benefits.
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Haimer Shrink Fit Toolholders Raise Boulevard's Feed Rates
Haimer’s Inductive Shrink Fit technology provides efficiency benefits over side-lock and collet holders, with Boulevard Machine & Gear seeing its feed rates more than double on certain materials.
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Siemens Adds New Motors for Sinamics S210
Siemens has introduced new servo motors for its S210 single-cable servo drive system: Simotics S-1FS2, S-1FK2 and S-1FT2.
Velo3D Adds Stefan Krause to Board of Directors
Additive manufacturing company Velo3D has added Stefan Krause to its board of directors. Kraus has served as CFO at BMW and as chairman at Rolls Royce Motorcars, Postbank AG and BHF Bank.
In the Supply Chain, Flexibility Equals Strength
Machining job shops offer lessons in supply chain resiliency. Also, goodbye and best wishes to a longtime teammate making a change.
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Kennametal Introduces FBX Drill for Aerospace Machining
The FBX drill from Kennametal is designed for flat-bottom drilling for structural aerospace parts, combining advantages from a flat-bottom drill and a Z-axis plunge mill.
Absolute Machine Tools Promotes Nicole Conrad
Nicole Conrad has been appointed to chief marketing officer of Absolute Machine Tools. Conrad worked her way up from the role of administrative intern.
