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Shoulder Milling Cuts Racing Part's Cycle Time By Over 50%

Modern Machine Shop

Thompson says these machines have not only simplified some of the shop’s old work but enabled it to work on aerospace and defense projects. The shop’s niche capabilities also give it a unique selling point on Xometry ’s on-demand manufacturing marketplace, which the shop joined in 2019 to fill gaps in the schedule.

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Schwanog's Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Schwanog Schwanog manufactures custom insertable and solid carbide form tools made to order per customers’ part prints. These tools, which are manufactured in the United States, can reduce cycle times by as much as 40%, according to the company.

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Machine Monitoring Boosts Aerospace Manufacturer's Utilization

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Enjet Aero Enjet Aero , a manufacturer of jet engine precision-machined and fabricated components and assemblies with nine facilities and a wide array of capabilities, relied on employees to record data from shop floor processes in spreadsheets, a time-consuming and labor-intensive task.

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CERATIZIT Brings Innovations for Aerospace and Medical Part Machining to EASTEC

Fabricating & Metal Work

For those shops producing aerospace or medical components, CERATIZIT will bring some of its most innovative tooling and machining solutions to EASTEC specifically developed for optimizing the production of parts for those industries. Known for its strength-to-weight ratio, 7075 aluminum is prevalent in the aerospace industry.

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Process Optimization in Manufacturing

ATS

The only way to succeed is to keep looking for ways to do things better, which is what fuels the drive for optimization of manufacturing processes. Optimizing a manufacturing process is like fine-tuning a race car. This blog dives into the subject of manufacturing optimization. What is process optimization?

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Barrel Tool Support Suited to Moldmaking, Complex Parts Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

According to the company, barrel tool support was added in direct response to CAMWorks customer feedback and is beneficial for moldmakers and manufacturers of complex parts in industries such as automotive and aerospace.

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Galvo Scan Heads for Precision Laser Welding Manufacturing

Fabricating & Metal Work

Precision laser welding in manufacturing requires fast, accurate positioning of the laser beam on the part. When paired with fiber lasers, galvo scan heads can minimize point-to-point positioning times, shaving seconds off cycle times on parts with multiple weld locations. Ideal