Magazines

Magazines • October 1, 2015

October 2015

Shot peening is a cost-effective way to make metal products stronger and more dependable. PLUS: Private equity funds and venture capitalists partner with precision parts manufacturers that are poised for growth Options to consider when selecting a custom work-positioning device By stabilizing and monitoring air temperature, pressure and humidity, part measurement accuracy can be ensured...

Magazines • September 1, 2015

September 2015

Fallbrook Technologies’ prototype shop continues to produce one-offs for licensees of its continuously variable planetary technology while performing commercial jobs. PLUS: Job shop benefits from a big, 5-axis, twin-spindle machine Offline presetting maximizes machine availability and reduces scrap A combination of planning, housekeeping and the proper equipment enhances shop safety 5 factors shaping the ceramic...

Magazines • August 1, 2015

August 2015

Tool management systems prevent mistakes and boost the bottom line. PLUS: A comparison of three threadmaking options: tapping, forming and milling Laser-assisted machining tackles hard materials Solid-state LED lighting in machine tools allows for increased visibility, reduced downtime and lower power consumption And columns covering the requirements for making difficult shop decisions; how the CNC...

Magazines • July 1, 2015

July 2015

Horst Engineering shifts production from Mexico to Connecticut; and INOVA Geophysical rethinks machining process, saves close to $1 million by reshoring production from China. PLUS: Abrasive waterjet machines become easier to use and more affordable as equipment evolves Bandsaws turn high-tech with advanced control and cloud-based intelligence And columns covering potential buried treasure in machine...

Magazines • June 1, 2015

June 2015

New aluminum alloys can pose machining challenges, but they can be mastered with sound cutting strategies. PLUS: How shops can help keep groundwater clean and be green in other ways Parting off presents challenges, but paying attention to the basics makes it a lot easier Manufacturing consultant leverages CAM software to help customers adopt transformative...

Magazines • May 1, 2015

May 2015

Move, shred or pack them—chip management doesn’t have to be hard. PLUS: Steelville Manufacturing Co. uses flexible manufacturing systems to enhance machine tool productivity and help continue shop growth New talent, experienced hands hone Peerless Precision’s capabilities And columns covering supplier relationships; how inertia active control cuts cycle time; the advantages of scalable CAM software;...

Magazines • April 1, 2015

April 2015

Vertical machining centers play a central role in the growth of S&S Machine Shop. PLUS: Software developers raise the bar with improved toolpaths, integration and simulation When grinding complex cutting tool profiles, attention should be paid to the software, the wheel and the tool blank for best results And columns covering the importance of keeping...

Magazines • March 1, 2015

March 2015

High-efficiency software makes roughing of molds smoother, more efficient. PLUS: Modular automation increases productivity and flexibility at a lower price point than custom solutions Small shop becomes big aerospace manufacturer with a little help from its friends Learn details about the numerous new products manufacturers are offering the metalworking industry And columns covering the need...

Magazines • February 1, 2015

February 2015

Cryogenic machining systems can extend tool life and reduce cycle times. PLUS: Table-type horizontal boring mills add versatility to a machine shop A journey of waste reduction and continuous improvement for machine shops And columns covering how to manage requests for pricing discounts; how to keep seeing clearly through machine vision panels; the need to...

Magazines • January 1, 2015

January 2015

Collaborative robots lend a helping hand. PLUS: Hybrid machining expands a part designer’s pallette and speeds the art-to-part cycle when prototyping Shops are deep-hole drilling on standard machine tools, but certain applications still require specialized machines Shops have plenty of choices when gripping small parts And columns covering the need to adapt to today’s shop...

Magazines • December 1, 2014

December 2014

Machine tools for cutting composite materials have unique requirements. PLUS: The pros and cons of turning with the ‘perfect’ insert While many machine shops have an EDM, they still have to decide when to outsource certain jobs Choosing the best marking method for delicate workpieces And columns covering the cultivation of machining’s future; an interview...

Magazines • November 1, 2014

November 2014

2015 Buyers Guide issue: Manufacturers index Disributors index Machne Shop index.