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Workholding

Making Lean Connections

When Nilpeter embarked on a lean initiative 14 months ago, no one at the printing press manufacturer had any inkling that they had already taken an important first step.

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Software Utility Helps CNC Data Management

FASConnect is a software solution for network-distributed data management among machines equipped with a Fanuc CNC. It is intended to ease and simplify integration of these machines on a PC-based network for backup purposes.

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Automation

This Ribbon Cutting Was a “Sworded” Affair

Motoman Robotics celebrated the grand opening of its newly completed headquarters in Miamisburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by one its dual-arm robots—wielding a traditional samurai sword no less!

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Uniting Office and Shop

In this shop, employees recognize that both office workers and machine operators are valued—without each department, progress cannot be made.

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CAD/CAM

How Micromachining Patience Speeds Prototype Production

A molder of tiny, silicone components for the medical industry explains how a patient, conservative approach to micromachining enables it to deliver prototypes faster.

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Big Part Machining: Overcoming the Forces of Nature

Successfully machining big parts means doing “whatever it takes.”

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Job Fair: General Tool

Machinists with experience on five-axis machines, horizontal boring mills or VTLs are invited to stop by for an interview and a tour.

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A Thousand Postprocessors for Multitasking Machine Tools

Gibbs and Associates, the developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machines, has created a thousand postprocessors to support multitasking machines. The availability of postprocessors for these machines has promoted the acceptance of multitasking technology in many shops and plants.

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September MBI Growth Shows Upward Trend

The MBI has been on an upward trend since April, indicating overall acceleration in metalworking industry growth.

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Automation

Optical CMM Equips Robots for Machining

A robot could make a great machine tool if it didn't have accuracy limitations. Here is what Comet is doing to develop a solution.

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Basics

What Makes for an Effective, Production-Oriented VMC?

Extended VMC cycle times due to modest spindle performance and slow non-cutting functions can increase costs for high-volume applications. However, new VMC offerings can minimize cycle times while maximizing competitiveness for production work.

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Basics

Why Y?

This toolholder takes advantage of a Swiss-type’s Y-axis motion to approach and engage the barstock from the side, which helps prevent “bird nesting.”

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