Machine Technology

Articles • February 19, 2019 • William Leventon

Interface enables machines to speak a common language

Machine Technology: Association strives to facilitate the transmission of machine- and production-related data both within companies and to the cloud.

Articles • January 8, 2019 • William Leventon

Alexa and Siri, meet Athena for machining

Machine Technology: New voice-enabled digital assistant can make it easier to learn about, operate and maintain a machine tool.

Articles • December 12, 2018 • William Leventon

The FOGS HD can rough and finish precisely

Machine Technology: Starrag offers the first heavy-duty machine capable of meeting the most stringent precision requirements.

Articles • October 16, 2018 • William Leventon

Robot arm reaches for milling goals

Machine Technology: Researchers are close to developing a precision robotic arm for more economical milling.

Articles • September 12, 2018 • William Leventon

Combo Machine Boosts Accuracy

Machine Technology: Company builds 8-axis machining center with separate milling and laser-cutting workstations

Articles • August 8, 2018 • William Leventon

Automate in less shop space

With unmanned production capabilities, the Supercell-300G 5-axis horizontal manufacturing cell can hold 20 pallets in a 149"-wide footprint.

Articles • July 10, 2018 • William Leventon

Good machines can come in small packages

There are relatively small, budget-friendly machines on the market that might meet your needs.

Articles • June 4, 2018 • William Leventon

Machine tool controls with AI learn on the job

Advanced machine tool controls infused with artificial intelligence (AI) can learn about your machining processes. With this knowledge, a CNC can automatically take action that boosts machining speed and accuracy, as well as slash unplanned downtime for maintenance.

Articles • May 3, 2018 • William Leventon

Taking a turn for the better

By packaging both turning and milling functions in a single machining center, machine tool builders believe they've hit on a winning combination that can boost part quality while also slashing cycle times, space and costs.

Articles • April 19, 2018 • Gilman Precision USA

Actions to keep spindles spinning

Spindles must run at the correct speeds and feeds to minimize wear, which is why an effective spindle program should consider the specific operational information for individual spindles.

Articles • March 1, 2018 • William Leventon

Protecting man, woman and machine

CNC machine tool owners with a healthy concern for their employees are advised to enclose their machines in protective structures.

Articles • January 8, 2018 • William Leventon

Added dimensions boost accuracy

Part quality can suffer if a machine tool cannot hold tolerances uniformly everywhere in its "working envelope," the box-shaped region that defines a machine's 3D reach when cutting.