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Hexagon Empowers Machine Shops

Gary Mintchell

This topic is slightly outside my usual area of expertise but shows extension of digital technologies (should we say even digital transformation?) Preparing jobs for CNC programming is easier with tailored design-for-manufacturing tools developed to accelerate the transition from planning to production. into the machine shop market.

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What are Harmonics in Milling?

Modern Machine Shop

Setting up a new milling operation has many considerations: tooling, toolholding and workholding selections; workpiece source selection (additive preform, casting, forging or wrought stock); tool path generation; tool life for hard-to-machine materials; and, of course, vibrations.

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Artificial Intelligence, Origin Stories, Machining Strategies, and the Wild Ride Ahead in 2024

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Modern Machine Shop In its 96 years of existence, Modern Machine Shop has never explored artificial intelligence (AI) — a wildcard of epic scale — as our central cover topic. ” We also explore AI and AI-adjacent topics in two other articles this month. At least, not yet.”

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Manufacturing Technology and Training in Europe

Modern Machine Shop

Digital manufacturing was a recurring topic throughout the tour, beginning with the first stop at the Heidenhain facility in Traunreut, Germany. Programmers can also access a cutting data calculator with a material database and mechanical and thermal load adapters.

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FFG Celebrates Grand Opening of Technology Center

Modern Machine Shop

Eighteen machines were displayed, performing live cutting demonstrations. MAG, FFG’s flagship machine tool operation in North America, underwent two phases of expansion in its existing manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. MD Tooling , Renishaw , Setco and Siemens. LNS North America Inc. ,

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Are You a Moldmaker Considering 3D Printing? Consider the 3D Printing Workshop at NPE2024

Mold Making Technology

Shorten the product development timeframe by making prototype parts before cutting the mold. 4 Ways Moldmakers Benefit from 3D Printing Speed. Automation. Automating the moldmaking process enables moldmakers to do more. Bridge production. Deliver parts while a mold is in work or being repaired. Customer service.

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Modern Manufacturing Expo showcased government support for local manufacturing capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Another topic in focus at the Expo and was the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), and the opportunities and future challenges it may present to human labour. It also marked the second year of the co-located Smart Manicuring Conference and Expert Arena on the exhibition floor.