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Case Study
Vise within a Vise System Enables Economical Five-Axis Machining
Published on 2/1/2015
A unique vise-within-a-vise system using Kurt workholding enables Peterson Machining Inc. to cost effectively use five-axis manufacturing for complex parts.
Blog
A Job Shop Approach to Automation
Published on 4/25/2020
Through patient research and smart investing, this job shop has slowly grown its capabilities and is moving toward lights-out manufacturing for prototype work.
Case Study
CAD/CAM Speeds Design And Machining For Cycle Shop
Published on 2/3/2005
To stay competitive on the street and the strip, this aftermarket motorcycle parts manufacturer takes advantage of CAD/CAM software to develop customized racing parts that it would otherwise not be able to produce.
Article
Published on 11/16/2009
Introduced at IMTS 2008, this communications protocol for CNC machines and other manufacturing equipment is already helping shops and plants implement effective machine monitoring systems. Although these "early adopters" are motivated by the long-term promise of enterprise-wide efficiency gains, their experience with pilot projects shows that benefits derived in the short term are substantial and worthwhile.
Case Study
Vending System Benefits Go Beyond Tool Management
Published on 12/1/2012
When management at Transfer Tool Products needed a way to track inventory levels and tool use, they relied on the CAP Vending Unit from MSC Industrial Supply. The vending machine has improved training, increased profits and freed floor space.
Article
Published on 12/15/2000
A chuck/fixture combo enables a gage maker to drill perfectly aligned holes in dial indicator housings.
News
Tsugami/Rem Sales to Host Tech Center Open House
Published on 11/3/2017
The event will highlight Tsugami Swiss-type lathes and presentations by Esprit and Edge Technologies.
Blog
Successful Open House for Cardinal Manufacturing
Published on 12/3/2013
Cardinal Manufacturing, a high school manufacturing program, raised more than $10,000 in a recent open house.
Case Study
CAM Shortcuts Simplify Lights-Out Burns
Published on 9/14/2011
A CAM system with an intuitive user interface, adaptable postprocessors and time-saving shortcuts help this manufacturer maximize unattended EDM burn time.
Article
Published on 10/17/2012
This shop has made a strong commitment to kaizen, so much so that it devotes five percent of company time to continuous improvement activities. This has led to multiple ideas that have enabled the shop to become more efficient and effective.