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Hybrid manufacturing essentials: Design & Engineering
There are cutting tool considerations when machining molds and other complex components using hybrid manufacturing technology.
Lift-assist devices do the heavy work
Whether heavy, tall, light or small, lifting and moving parts can be a challenge.n
Pick-and-place kit simplifies automation
With Universal Robots' ActiNav kit, shops can automate without major integration and programming efforts.
Tool balancing basics
A balanced tool can help tremendously to reduce costs.
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.
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
Robotic automation fills a need
Automating two mills in a six-machine cell, we could turn around his inconsistent output.
Beyond conventional machining
Hybrid manufacturing technologies require CAD/CAM software.
Grooving can be bumpy: Turning Performance
Cutting grooves is one of the more challenging turning operations performed by machinists.
Tiny chip delivers large: Research & Innovation
A 1.5 mm × 1 mm chip that consumes just 28 microwatts and has a range of up to 21 m has potential for manufacturing applications.
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