What a drag it is getting old
Machinist's Corner: A torn rotator cuff, a torn bicep and arthritis won't keep Michael Deren off the shop floor for long.
Industry
Medical & Healthcare
Stainless Steel Etching
As a market-leading photo chemical etching specialist for over 50 years, Precision Micro has developed etchant chemistries and processes that make etching possible on a wide range of metals. Stainless steel, however, remains the number one choice for many of the company's customers due to its versatility, the numerous grades available, and the vast array of finishes. Precision Micro etches more than two million steel and stainless steel components each month, making it the largest sheet etching company in Europe.
Precious Metal Clad Wire
Custom composite clad metal wire that can combine the properties of several materials where solid wire is limited or too expensive is available from Anomet Products. In addition to serving OEMs, the firm is seeking wire suppliers who want to expand their product offerings.nnn
Leverage relationships outside the shop
Manager's Desk: Networking can offer relief from the manufacturing grind and the blinders it can create.
LC 201 Absolute Linear Scale
Long machine tool axes are increasingly being equipped with linear drives, and HEIDENHAIN's new LC 201 absolute linear scale was introduced to specifically meet those drive position feedback needs. This new scale is a single-section METALLUR tape encoder, which is suitable for use in linear motor applications that may be required to reach high acceleration levels within the linear drive systems.
Increasing production capacity, the right way
Expand existing capacity or turn down orders? Many companies are caught in this dilemma. Every time a company turns down an order, it risks losing that customer and potential orders. If the company has no alternative but to accept new orders, at some point the existing machines will reach their limits. What then?
The ins and outs of machine tool spindle maintenance
A robust spindle maintenance plan helps avoid unexpected repair bills and days or even weeks of downtime.
Toolmaker broaches the machine operator skills gap with technology
AB Tools are leading experts in the special cutting tools market as a specialty house in high performance rotary cutting tools. Started in 1977 by Alan Baker and Jonathon Baker joined in 1979 as the first employee. Today, they service almost every industry, from smaller shops to large facilities, including aerospace, automotive medical part manufacturers.
Industrial parts cleaning faces challenges
Evolving market needs and technical demands transform parts cleaning.
CCS Ultralow-Torque Precision Fastening System
ASG, Division of Jergens Inc., offers an ultralow-torque precision fastening system. The ASG CCS system is the answer to controlled fastening for electronics assembly and other low-torque applications.
QC just got easier
Look-Ahead: Robotic system finds and records defects in finished parts.
Swap toolholders in 30 seconds or less
Swiss-Style Machining: The Arno Fast Change system from Arno-Werkzeuge provides fast setups and reduces the downtime.