Peter Zelinski

Peter Zelinski Editorial Director

Consistency Is Key to Titanium

An important part of this shop’s successful approach to titanium machining is a toolpath strategy that keeps the load on the cutter constant. Another important element is the way this shop captures and reapplies what it learns about how effective it can be in this metal.

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CAD/CAM

Manufacturing Change for Miniature Maker

Wyrd Miniatures now uses plastic instead of metal to make its hobby figurines.

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Manufacturer’s View on Automatic Defense Cuts

Richard Sweatman, presidents of Southern Manufacturing Technologies, weighs in on looming defense cuts.

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Visit Workshops for Warriors October 5

Workshops for Warriors provides vocational training for discharged veterans.

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Basics

Why Is Additive Manufacturing Important?

One of the important ideas showcased in this year’s Emerging Technology Center is additive manufacturing. 3D Systems, ExOne, Objet and Renishaw are all companies exhibiting in the ETC, located in Booth N-650.

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Meet the Teacher with a Bold Idea about Manufacturing Education

Craig Cegielski, a high school teacher who leads one of the most innovative manufacturing education programs in the country, is appearing in IMTS’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (Booth W-160) Monday starting at 3 p.m.

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IMTS

Creative Demos Showcase Capabilities of Both Micro-Scale Machine Tools and Machines for Massive Parts

Makino’s Booth S-8700 is full of various machine tools performing live cutting demonstrations in applications including a medium-to-high-volume automated production system for automotive parts, a robot-tended small machining center for orthopedic part production, and a machining center with grinding capability performing aircraft blade and vane machining.

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CCAM Building Opening Soon

Companies will be able to participate in joint research projects at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Prince George County, Virginia.

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Here Is the Answer

Cardinal Manufacturing is one school's solution to manufacturing education.

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Milling Tools

Thread Milling Explained

Watch this short video from Sandvik Coromant to learn about the advantages of thread milling.

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90 Cubic Inches Per Minute in Titanium

Mag says its XTi super profiler is designed to remove metal at impressive rates. Its first two machines are are being used for aerospace applications.

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Does This School Have the Formula for Mfg Education?

A high school in Wisconsin runs its manufacturing vocational program as a business. Students make parts for paying customers. The program is thriving, cash flow is strong, and local manufacturers can now hire recent graduates who already have experience in meeting customer demands.

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