Automation
Automation is one of the most important long-term trends reshaping machining. Collected here are three Modern Machine Shop articles describing not only the benefits shops are realizing through automation, but also the types of challenges they’ve faced on the way to more automated machining.
AI And Manufacturing
What impact will artificial intelligence (AI) have on manufacturing? We are just beginning to understand its influence. An equally intriguing question might be: What impact has it had already? The capability is available now and its role in the systems that use it is sometimes subtle. This collection of articles from Modern Machine Shop and Additive Manufacturing explores the intersection of AI and manufacturing as it stands today.
Buying A Lathe
In this content collection, several considerations are provided for buying a lathe. Go over the basics learn about turrets, live tooling, spindles, tailstocks and more to cover all your bases when preparing to purchase a lathe.
CAD/CAM
This content collection features CAD/CAM Software, which is used to generate part designs and CNC machining programs corresponding to part designs. Short for “computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing,” these systems create these programs for CNC machine tools.
Buying A Vertical Machining Center
In this content collection, we look at the fundamentals of milling machines and walk the reader through the considerations that must be made when purchasing a VMC. How does the frame impact repeatability? What is the relationship between spindle speed, torque and horsepower? What chip-removal strategies will you employ? Buying the VMC that suits your needs depends on the answers to these questions.
Grinding
Measurement
This content collection breaks down the basics of the measurement process and provides tips and tricks for measuring with common devices such as dial indicators, comparator gages and profile systems. You’ll learn the best use cases for several types of measurement devices, explore how to set up these devices for optimal use, and discover how to read and interpret data.
