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Metrology Meets Machining

Fabricating & Metal Work

In this “marriage” arrangement, the cutting parameters are captured, fed to a cloud-based or host server, instantly compared to the CAD specs and then, as needed, the machine is adjusting its cutting of the very next parts. Thus, data capture and instant adjustments in the cutting and finishing operations are made possible.

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Turnkey Metal Additive Manufacturing Robotic Work Cell Designed for Faster Production

Fabricating & Metal Work

The new One Off Robotics Cell powered by Meltio, and made in the USA, uses standard welding wire and produces parts that are consistent, spatter-free and clean. The system produces cost-effective, finely printed metal parts for applications in industries including automotive, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, and many others.

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4 Ways to Establish Machine Accuracy

Modern Machine Shop

Miller’s Answer: A spec sheet is nice, and a lot of marketing literature will brag about hand-scraped surfaces or build quality. Positioning Accuracy The next way a machine can be accurate is its positioning accuracy, which is what we all know as the “spec sheet” version of accuracy.

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Scientists develop ‘designer’ titanium alloys using 3D printing

AU Manufacturing

The scientists said their discovery holds promise for a new class of more sustainable high-performance titanium alloys for applications in aerospace, biomedical, chemical engineering, space and energy technologies.

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Hands-on review: VKTRY Gold Insoles

E&T

The baseplate is 100 per cent aerospace-grade carbon fibre, with flexibility customised based on age, gender, body weight and sport. Athletes and sportspeople, both amateur and professional, will do a lot to boost their performance. You can spend many hours training to shave off milliseconds or add millimetres. Highly explosive!'

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Olsen Actuators Awarded Contract for the British Army’s Challenger 3 Tank

MEM

The ninth major programme for Olsen, which already supplies other prime contractors in the Aerospace and Marine sectors, this contract ensures both staff retention and the capability to significantly grow its team of technical engineering staff. They will help to protect our nation’s tank crews and ultimately save lives.

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Honeycutt Cuts Machining Steps; Drives More Business from Aerospace Customers

Fabricating & Metal Work

Honeycutt Manufacturing , a Mukilteo, Washington (Seattle) job shop in service to the aerospace, marine and general industrial markets, made a major investment recently in a GROB G550T 5-axis universal machining center. Typical aerospace and other parts produced by Honeycutt Manufacturing.