Article • October 15, 2020 • Craig Zoberis Robotic automation fills a need Automating two mills in a six-machine cell, we could turn around his inconsistent output.
Article • October 15, 2020 • John Saunders Surface finish on A36 steel The challenge for this ProvenCut recipe was to achieve an acceptable—or even excellent—finish with a tool length-to-diameter ratio of 5-1.n
Article • October 15, 2020 Optimization for hire: Turning Performance CNC programmer looks for ways to produce more parts in less time—and hopefully reduce operating costs for customers long the way.
Article • October 15, 2020 • Dan Doiron Hybrid manufacturing essentials: Design & Engineering There are cutting tool considerations when machining molds and other complex components using hybrid manufacturing technology.
Article • October 15, 2020 • Alan Richter Beyond conventional machining Hybrid manufacturing technologies require CAD/CAM software.
Article • October 15, 2020 • William Leventon Pick-and-place kit simplifies automation With Universal Robots' ActiNav kit, shops can automate without major integration and programming efforts.
Article • October 15, 2020 Lift-assist devices do the heavy work Whether heavy, tall, light or small, lifting and moving parts can be a challenge.n
Article • September 15, 2020 Reusable respirators Companies partner against COVID-19 to develop reusable metal filters for respirators.
Article • September 15, 2020 Out with the old machine, in with the more efficient When two universal turning centers hit their replacement age, this machine shop took it to the next level with twin spindles and triple turrets.
Article • September 15, 2020 • Edmund Isakov, Ph.D. What is a Joule? The History and Applications of Joules, Watts, and Coulombs Learn about the origin, definition, and practical applications of the Joule, a key energy unit in physics and engineering.
Article • September 15, 2020 • Jeffrey Badger, Ph.D. Coolant questions Want to eliminate grinding burn? Installing a refrigeration system won't do it.
Article • September 15, 2020 • Christopher Tate Choose the proper grinding wheel The selection process is often one of trial and error working to optimize the combination of machine, cutting fluid, cutting parameters and grinding wheel.