Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

Listen to the sixth episode of season two here, or visit your favorite podcast platform to subscribe to “Made in the USA.” The following is a complete transcript for Season 2 Episode 6 of the “Made in the USA” podcast. ” Catch up on season 1 here. David Bassett: I'm a hardcore patriot of this country.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 31, 2023

The study was done in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Melbourne company Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. The post Scientists develop ‘designer’ titanium alloys using 3D printing appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

We have many collets, collet nuts and toolholders from multiple manufacturers, and we often end up with mixed assemblies. To make it even more complicated, each of these manufacturers have very different recommended torque specs, even for the same sizes.

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MEM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Vision Research, manufacturer of Phantom high-speed cameras, has made a major update to its published product specifications. EMVA 1288 has long been used to measure performance in machine vision cameras, but Vision Research is the first manufacturer to apply it to RAM-based high-speed cameras. The Wayne, N.J.-based

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 11, 2024

” Rounding out the rest of the feature contributions to this issue, on page 68, associate editor Nate Fields examines a briquette manufacturer that revamped its machining and cutting tool arsenal for faster production. When I think about 2024, that thought comes to mind. And those are just a few of the known events.

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Control Engineering

MAY 6, 2023

They also prebuilt the SCADA/DAS and PLC closet and made it compliant to NEI08-09 add the twisted pair of wires for the current loop, use existing wiring and lamps for annunciators. Many analog control rooms can be upgraded by replacing the digital meters for better data transmission and flow.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Made to accommodate smaller food factory layouts, including tightly packed production facilities, low ceiling heights and for insertion between product chutes and hoppers, this Mini Gravity Metal Detector is also packed full of useful labour and time saving features. Resulting in less product rework and consequently waste.

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Trimantec

JANUARY 22, 2020

As a manufacturer, have you ever pondered the benefits and risks of outsourcing? As with any cost-saving endeavor, outsource manufacturing has its pros and cons. In the past, many companies were hesitant to outsource any of their manufacturing to an outside source. Outsource Manufacturing and Its Subsets. Why Outsource?

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DSIMN

AUGUST 4, 2021

A drawing may look good structurally but when manufactured to the drawing’s specs, tolerances, bend allowances and welds may be off, thickness of steel may be too thin, holes may be drilled in the wrong position and a host of other problems may exist. Most often this is not the case. It is easy when everything works.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 29, 2023

Markforged ’s serial-producing printer – the PX100 Binder Jetting solution – enables manufacturers to build large quantities of high-quality metal parts. I realised we had fantastic engineering capacity and we could see the inherent opportunities of serially producing additive manufacturing. “I

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Both are available in 4+1 or five-axis high-spec configurations, which enables precision and reliability needed by moldmakers; the former machines parts up to 400 mm in diameter and the latter 650 mm in diameter. (top middle), Matsuura Machinery (top right) and Grob Systems (bottom right). with an HSK-A 100 interface, comes in.

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MEM

APRIL 5, 2023

Also critical was Olsen’s capability to design, manufacture and complete associated mechanical assemblies to carry out performance testing. As part of the electrical actuator subsystem for the Challenger 3 main armament magazine door, Olsen will also be providing the user interface and electrical controllers with software for the door.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 11, 2023

As a result, manufacturer support becomes more expensive and may even cease altogether. Previously, the primary concern was the anticipated retirement of baby boomers who made up a large portion of manufacturing workers, which could lead to the loss of institutional knowledge. The reasons for this have changed over time.

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Donlouco

JANUARY 21, 2021

The type of finish best suited to the part depends on what the part is made from. Normally done on parts that are used indoors but high spec paint finishes are applied to outdoor items like cars. The most common finishes for parts and components include plating, galvanising, painting, and dipping. Hot Dip Galvanising.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 15, 2023

Markforged’s serial producing printer – the PX100 Binder Jetting solution – enables manufacturers to build large quantities of high-quality metal parts. I realised we had fantastic engineering capacity and we could see the inherent opportunities of serially producing additive manufacturing. “I

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 19, 2023

made fiber laser welding and engraving systems built specifically for mold builders and toolrooms. Stop by to take part in live Manufacturing Alliance Podcast interviews and games throughout the week or learn more about Alliance’s newest laser welding and engraving systems. This exhibitor list is subject to change.

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E&T

APRIL 18, 2023

When it comes to Bluetooth earbuds, we're living in a bountiful era where the cost of manufacturing has plummeted and the essential core tech spec is by now well understood and easily replicated. It's become increasingly difficult to make a bad product. Equally, it's a bamboozling time to be a consumer. Here's your USP.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 14, 2023

the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and other outdoor building products made from recycled materials. the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and other outdoor building products made from recycled materials. down sharply from 41.9

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

From something of a slow-burn start as an optional car accessory, the dash cam market has exploded in recent years, producing an avalanche of new cams and new companies. Accordingly, when it comes to choosing your first dash cam, the sheer weight of options can seem daunting. The all-glass lens system also helps capture a crisp image.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 7, 2024

Until recently, Komarek’s manufacturing process relied heavily on drilling and high-speed milling to rough each roll, turning the rolls in two operations on one machine, then moving the workpieces to a horizontal mill. Photo Credit: All photos courtesy of Komarek Briquettes are dense blocks created by compressing certain materials.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 14, 2023

Real-world examples will help fill skills gaps with smart manufacturing. Chris Clayton, advanced manufacturing engineer for Applied Manufacturing Technologies, and Kevin Tom, lead automation engineer at Banks Integration, an E Tech Group company, offer insights on automation effectiveness through their experiences and a case study example.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Earlier this month, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) opened its two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. Manufacturers’ Monthly attended the event and spoke with three Australian innovation success stories. Sleep Corp.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 26, 2024

My dad, Bob Engman, was an engineer who helped develop a better way to manufacture solid state relays. When Opto 22 began in 1974, our first products were, you guessed it, twenty-two SSR models manufactured by the new method. We still double-test every single SSR and I/O module we manufacture. Note: I didn’t get the job.)

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2024

Robotics competition teams can use the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit. Source: AMD From students and startups to the world of entertainment, interest in robots is everywhere these days. Automation demands synchronization above all else. Synchronization is the result of determinism in communications and action.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 29, 2024

Written by: Matt Kremenetsky AJ Strandquist is a different kind of additive manufacturing (AM) CEO. But if manufacturers design with it in mind, they can come up with this hybrid system that takes advantage of all forms of manufacturing. AM shouldn’t necessarily be the number one production method.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 27, 2023

Using the example above, taper conditions could be made on each bore, along with the part’s calculation bend and twist. Most types of gaging applications come down to variations of length, usually in one of four basic themes: height, depth, thickness or diameter. Geometric gaging applications are nearly as straightforward, conceptually.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 24, 2023

Ford, Kaiser, Haimer and Tungaloy Cutting tools are a crucial part of any mold manufacturing process. The right cutting tools aid in efficiency, productivity, cost-effectiveness and more. However, with so many options on the market, discovering what is right for a particular shop can be a challenge. Photo Credit: Greenleaf Corp.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Multi-axis machines, such as 5-axis machines, are well-suited for a wide range of manufacturing applications, able to machine complex geometries and achieve intricate details in parts production. Mill/Turn 5-axis Machining Center Handles Range of Parts GROB Systems, Inc. A recently introduced HMC range shows how JTEKT Machinery Americas Corp.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

Whether you are dealing with difficult materials or being challenged to hold tight tolerances on complex forms, innovations in porting tools have helped to overcome these trials. For stainless steels, it is tough to make chips, so a good geometry helps to get things dialed in. Moreover, solid carbide drills are used in these applications as well.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Oerlikon HRSflow developed and produced a hot runner system configuration to meet this challenge for a mold builder who pledged to come up with a solution made of biodegradable PLA that was both eco-friendly and attractive. Problem: Strict part design and sustainability requirements cause delivery delays and non-compliance with molded parts.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The team have taken an innovative approach and I must say that they’ve made a tremendous job with the technology implementation” Other enhancements include a new option in most Turning processes to control Cutting Load Variation in order to suppress resonance-induced chatter and improve chip breaking for CNC machines.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Innovations and continuous investments in the manufacture of machining technologies provide machine shops with reliable and flexible products, which assist them in decreasing setup time and completing processes in a single setup. Absolute Machine Tools Adds Vertical Mill/Turn Center to Its Lineup. Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2023

The cavity plate of a 60 × 89-inch aluminum production tool for low-pressure/structural foam molding is being milled on the Fooke Endura 704Linear. CDM estimates it could rough and semi-finish/finish the large tool two to three times faster on the Fooke than on any other equipment in its shop. Photo Credit: CDM Tool & Mfg.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 12, 2024

If the currency of artificial intelligence (AI) is data, global manufacturer Fictiv is holding the king’s ransom. We’ve produced 30 million parts over 10 years, and when those part specifications are uploaded to Fictiv, we do a computational geometry analysis that simulates how this part will be made in the real world.

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