This month, Modern Machine Shop presents a series of helpful, sponsored webinars covering topics including material sourcing, high speed machining, 3D modeling and inspection processes. You can learn more and register for these webinars below.
Today’s Modern Machine Shop – How to Increase Throughput, Minimize Waste, and Reduce Cost
From TCI Precision Metals
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
This Webinar will discuss processes and material sourcing designed to help shops be more competitive and profitable. Through practical application, participants in this Webinar will gain the knowledge and tools to effectively increase throughput while reducing waste and overall costs. Primary topics (what the registrant will learn): • Learn how to increase throughput by up to 25% • Reduce overall cost per part by up to 15% • Save up to 20% in time on each part • Reduce waste and associated cost.
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Best Kept Secrets To Achieve Smooth, Fast And Accurate Machining
From FANUC FA America
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
The latest advanced control features for high speed machining and single step processing of your critical parts will be covered in this webinar. Enhanced control features to be discussed include those that improve surface finish, reduce cycle time, and simplify programming and program management. The focus will be on enhanced control operability for milling. FANUC technology to be covered includes: AICC, AICC II, High Speed Processing, Extended Block Look Ahead, NANO Smoothing, NANO Smoothing 2, High Speed Smooth TCP, Machining Condition Selecting Function and Quality Level Adjustment.
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How 3D Direct Modeling Will Help You Get Parts Out The Door Faster
From SpaceClaim Corporation
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Do CAD problems slow you down when you’d rather be cutting parts, designing tooling or working with customers? SpaceClaim's 3D Direct Modeler solves real life problems, allowing you to focus on getting the job done. SpaceClaim makes it easy to interact with customers and create quotes faster, helping you take on more business. SpaceClaim parts are fully compatible with most CAM products, and its user interface makes working in 3D simple, fast, and fun. Watch our webinar to learn how SpaceClaim will remove the CAD bottleneck in manufacturing processes.
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Incoming Inspections: Best Practices For Creating Efficiencies
From FARO Technologies Inc.
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
When you order manufactured parts from suppliers, how do you verify that they are to spec upon arrival? Have you ever begun assembly on the final product using these parts only to discover they were incorrect? Having a proper incoming inspection process minimizes the impact of inaccurate parts. This webinar will explore the incoming inspection process including various inspection methods, workflows, and potential obstacles. You will be introduced to an advanced method that allows you to quickly and easily discover discrepancies when supplier parts arrive, which can result in eliminating costly scrap and rework.
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