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Five-Axis CAM Strategies Cut Cycle Time for Two Shops

Modern Machine Shop

MMG (formerly named NSA Industries) is a leading manufacturer partner to OEMs and product manufacturers, offering a full suite of in-house metal manufacturing and value-added capabilities across a range of markets including semiconductors, medical, robotics, aerospace and defense. “Demand continues to go through the roof.”

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The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

These automated guided vehicles (AGVs) at DMG MORI’s assembly plant in Tortona, Italy, will soon serve as active transport systems to guide DMG MORI’s universal turning centers through different stages of the assembly process. Like the steady pace of these AGVs — which travel approximately 1.77

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High-Precision Vertical Turning Centers for Efficient Shaft Machining

Fabricating & Metal Work

Our VT 4 CNC vertical turning centers have integrated automation, simultaneous four-axis machining and IoT-ready capabilities. Fewer machines not only save expensive floor space and capital, but they also limit multiple clamping processes, reducing cycle times and minimizing the chances of errors and damage to parts.

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Custom Vertical Blast System Revolutionizes Surface Preparation for Metal Sheet Processing

Fabricating & Metal Work

Guyson USA, a leader in automated surface preparation solutions, is excited to announce the release of its latest innovation, the TR-1000 Custom Vertical Blast System. Rapid Robotic Loading/Unloading: With automated loading and unloading via a robotic arm, handling time is drastically reduced, speeding up production cycles.

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Machine Monitoring Boosts Aerospace Manufacturer's Utilization

Modern Machine Shop

Metrics were estimates, making it difficult to understand actual performance, and the lack of hard, real-time data restricted the company’s ability to investigate downtime causes and cycle time variance. Enjet’s goal is to achieve 17.2

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DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK California Event Set for May

Fabricating & Metal Work

Targeting the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, space launch, electric vehicle (EV), defense and other high-tech industries, Mazak will welcome manufacturers from the West Coast to the DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK event in Fremont California.

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25029 – Atmospheric plasma surface preparation for aerospace hydraulic components

NCMS

This work introduces a non-contact, atmospheric plasma technology as an innovative, automation-compatible alternative for epoxy removal and surface preparation of metallic aerospace components. It also improves safety by minimizing operator exposure to dust, chemicals, and repetitive physical tasks.