Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

VERICUT is 100% developed in-house by software engineers and leaders experienced in manufacturing and the CAD/CAM space. Improvements are made with each release to support complex multi-axis kinematics, further reduce cycle times, increase tool life, and further optimize the simulation.

Cycle time 98

Cycle time Composites Digital manufacturing Aerospace 98

Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

Results: Controlled dimensionality and acceptable cycle times were achieved for these large parts in an abrasive crystalline polymer. Last year, Linear merged with on-demand digital manufacturer Shapeways Inc. We also had to consider how best to control dimensionality, especially since a crystalline polymer would be used.

Cycle time 98

Cycle time 3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2023

AM is a key technology in digital manufacturing and offers many advantages and opportunities for the tooling industry. For example, in the case of plastic injection molding, PBF technology can create complex cooling channels to optimize cooling and cycle times.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Cycle time 52

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

With SLM becoming part of Nikon’s digital manufacturing strategy, SLM management is convinced this transaction will further enhance SLM’s ability to stay at the forefront of metal Additive Manufacturing and enhance its leadership position in delivering superior products and solutions to its customers.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Digital manufacturing Aerospace 52

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 25, 2023

Digitalization Heidenhain demoed its TNC 7 control during a tour of its headquarters in Traunreut, Germany. The control has many features that facilitate digitalization, including setup support with graphical models that walk machinists through the setup process.

Manufacturing 76

Manufacturing Supply Chain Cycle time Lead Time 76

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This helps manufacturers automate programming by applying their own standard CNC programming, inspection path methods, tools and program templates, and ensures that correct revisions of parts are programmed and measured on the shop floor, creating one source of data for the digital manufacturing process.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Function 3D printing Additive manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 31, 2023

Andres Pfeiffer (right) transformed his job shop through digital manufacturing practices. But Pfeiffer is also quite exceptional in its mastery of digital production technologies. Achieve higher levels of automation both during planning and on the shop floor using the latest manufacturing technologies.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 98

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Digital manufacturing Bill of Materials Automation 98