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Do More with Ultramodern Machines

Fabricating & Metal Work

At the heart of this transformation is ultra-precision machining, powered by advanced CNC systems, robotic automation, and artificial intelligence. The landscape of the metal cutting industry is being altered by ultramodern machining. Multi-axis machining expands these capabilities, facilitating intricate shaping and contouring.

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A new approach to addressing the skilled labour gap

Automation Mag

I was on the Ontario Aerospace Council, and in 2012 to 2013 around the board of directors table, they were commenting how they couldnt get any skilled machinists, said Rod Jones, Director at the WBLC. The program took our machine tenders and made them machine operators, said Paul Raczynski, vice president of operations at Rapol Inc.,

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Data Visibility Boosts Beryllium Shop’s Revenue

Modern Machine Shop

Specializing in this metal presents unique difficulties when optimizing machine productivity, as automation and advanced toolpath strategies successful for other metals are often impractical. Today, the shop primarily works on aerospace and defense parts, especially satellite structures and components.

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Visible Touch: Tactile Sensor Enables Multi-Purpose Inspection

Modern Machine Shop

’” Gelsight’s solution features a tactile sensor made of an elastomeric material that’s designed to conform on contact with an object in the same way human skin does. Image provided by Gelsight. But regardless of how it’s done, the part will require multiple inspection methods. ’” he explains.

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Machine Monitoring Integrates With ERP to Reduce Errors

Modern Machine Shop

Simulation software prevents collisions, automation systems keep parts moving through production at a predictable speed, with specialized cutting tools carving money out of solid billets and castings. At every stage, expert machinists and engineers check and re-check their work to ensure every part is in spec.

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Apex Dynamics praised for “seamless and transparent” integration of AFR gearboxes and rack and pinion sets by Cambridge Dynamics

i4.0 today

Founded in 1977 as a specialist machine design company, and based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge Dynamics both designs and assembles high-end specialised, custom machinery and bespoke automation solutions for companies that cannot purchase machines off the shelf. They are placed on top of a large bed on the machine and bolted down.

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IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of September 9, 2024

Fastener News Desk

who shared insights on how their organization has successfully integrated Augmented Intelligence with Infor’s Robotic Process Automation as part of their digital transformation journey. a trusted supplier of fasteners and electro-mechanical hardware for customers in the aerospace, military, medical and commercial industries.