CNC Manufacturing News Highlights | July 2021
From service expansions to new facility openings and event announcements, there was a lot of news to cover at Modern Machine Shop. Here’s a roundup of July’s top news.
Read MoreFlexible Approaches to Gearcutting
Multitasking machine performs multiple gear-cutting processes without the need for a dedicated hobbing machine, providing high-mix gear producers with improved flexibility.
Read MoreModern Machine Shop August 2021 Edition
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Read MoreUse CAM Templates to Automate Programming — The One-Person Shop #3
Capture knowledge and speed programming time by equipping the software to generate some of the routines that are used routinely.
WatchProbing for Setup and Lights-Out Machining — The One-Person Shop Episode #2
Automatic measurement on the machine tool speeds efficiency by day and safeguards capacity at night for a small machine shop.
WatchStandardized Workholding Saves Shop Hours of Setup Time
5th Axis’ workholding solutions have enabled Will-Mor Manufacturing to achieve vastly better repeatability and stability, cutting setup time and even whole setups.
Read MoreModern Machine Shop July 2021 Edition
The July edition of Modern Machine Shop features the latest editorial articles, expert manufacturing and machining insights, and featured columns!
Read MoreVacuum Workholding for Thin Parts: First Episode of The One-Person Shop
A new video series looks at technology and practices for thriving as a very small machining business. In this episode, how workholding using air pressure permits rapid setup of parts too delicate to be held in a vise.
WatchMeet the Automation That Makes Machine Tool Automation
A new manufacturing cell at Mazak’s North American headquarters is one part machine tool production unit and one part demonstration facility. And it’s here to provide a lesson about how automation can tackle skilled-worker shortages and supply chain issues at the same time.
Read MoreAdvancing Cutting Tool Production with Electrical Discharge Grinding
A wider power range and new erosion control features enable users of ANCA’s EDG machines to more quickly produce cutting tools that last longer.
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