MMS Blog

8 Jul 2013

Taking Legos to the Next Level

Watch machining performed on an NC mill and lathe made out of Legos.

Workforce Development 8 Jul 2013

Video: What Is It Like to Study Manufacturing?

A student project team at a community college illustrates the learning and experience involved in preparing for a manufacturing career.

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4 Jul 2013

Freedom Is a Risky Business

Although the outcome is uncertain, it’s our right as Americans to take a chance at achieving success, fulfilling our dreams or finding what makes us happy. Mark Albert comments on this freedom and what it means in commerce and in life.

3 Jul 2013

June MBI at 45.8 – Contraction Accelerates

With a reading of 45.8, Gardner’s metalworking business index showed that the metalworking industry contracted at a faster rate in June.

Automation 2 Jul 2013

MTConnect Aids Robotic Automation

MTConnect will make robots more flexible. That’s the implication of recent work by a team of researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Aerospace 1 Jul 2013

Leveraging Laser Technology

Bruce Boone says laser technology enables him to make specialized rings from titanium and other materials that his competitors can’t offer.

Laser & Waterjet 1 Jul 2013

Hole Making as a Core Competency

This manufacturer leverages various nonconventional machining processes to create accurate holes in a range of tough materials. In fact, precision hole-making has become one of its specialties.

28 Jun 2013

Toward the Perfect RFQ

Whether you request quotes for contract work or respond to ones from customers, an analysis of what makes an RFQ effective offers valuable insights and advice.

Five-Axis 27 Jun 2013

“Right-Sized” Machine for Structural Aerospace Parts

This five-axis machine offers a compact footprint and atypical automated pallet changing system for small, yet challenging aerospace structural components.

Workforce Development 27 Jun 2013

Real Products, Real Learning

Like many metalworking companies, Cardinal Manufacturing promotes its special capabilities at trade shows and other industry events. In this case, however, the company is a machine shop run by high school students.

Cutting Tools 26 Jun 2013

Use the Machine Tool to Machine Tools

This shop has developed various time-saving tool components by creating them internally, including one tooling solution now being used by other shops as well.

26 Jun 2013

Komet Expands Service Network

My visit to a recently certified Cincinnati-area tool grinding shop revealed the advantages of this regional program for Komet’s customers and new service partners alike.