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News • June 26, 2019 • Dean Solberg

How CT Scanning Is Transforming Inspection in Manufacturing

The ability to "see through" a solid object was once thought to be a tool of the future, or a power belonging to Superman–but the technology is here today, and more widespread and accessible than you may have thought. Until recently, the technology of CT imaging was only available for use in medical settings. Over the last several years, it has found a new home in the world of manufacturing, and is opening up myriad opportunities never before available.

News • June 26, 2019

The importance of toolholder retention knobs

High-speed machining — in excess of 20,000 rpm — often is used in aerospace when machining exotic alloys and hard metals, such as titanium. At these speeds, precise, secure seating of tapered toolholders in the spindle becomes even more critical. Failing to pay attention to this single detail can lead to decreased productivity, less precise machining, reduced tool life and damaged workpieces.

News • June 26, 2019

Improve manufacturing efficiency and process control with metrology

All machining operations have inherent variation caused by machine positioning errors, material variances, fixturing, tooling load and thermal changes. Many companies employ metrology at the end of machining to ensure that good parts go out the door, but it does little to improve manufacturing efficiency. Applying metrology before and during machining processes keeps operations in tight control, significantly improving process yield and final part quality at a much lower cost of production.

News • June 26, 2019

Chicago-based startup aims to be the Uber of manufacturing industry

McPond, a peer-to-peer platform based in Chicago, lets manufacturers list their idle machines for rent.

News • June 25, 2019

Report details precision stainless steel market

In terms of market value, the global precision stainless steel market is projected to expand at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period, owing to various factors, regarding which, study offers thorough insights and forecasts in this report. The global precision stainless steel market has been segmented on the basis of thickness and end-use industry. The global precision stainless steel market is expected to expand 1.5x in terms of market volume by the end of 2029.

News • June 25, 2019

Design identified as a critical factor in AM economics and adoption

Wohlers Report 2019, an annual report on the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, includes detailed input from 127 providers of AM services worldwide. Companies with both metal and polymer AM services reported that more than 26% of a part's cost is from post-processing, as shown in the accompanying chart.

News • June 25, 2019 • Horst Lach

‘Poly – Poly – or what?’ Part 8: How the ‘issue with the comma’ became a success

Let's look back. Could it be that the world's first presentation of a dia-compact monoblock milling cutter for aluminium machining at FAMETA in 1980 already laid the foundation for large-scale use within the automobile industry in the 80s? Actually yes, if the aforementioned "stumbling blocks" were not there.

News • June 24, 2019 • Harry G. Sachsel

Dressing/conditioning diamond and CBN Borazon grinding wheels

Dressing/conditioning diamond and CBN Borazon grinding wheels, resin- and metal-bond only, is one of the most overlooked processes. And most dressing is done insufficiently.

News • June 20, 2019

Partnership formed to boost manufacturing supply chain on blockchain

SyncFab, a Manufacturing Blockchain solution for parts suppliers and buyers, has announced a strategic partnership with the National Tooling and Machining Assocation. The new relationship will grant access to SyncFab's advanced manufacturing blockchain platform for over 1,300 NTMA members across the U.S.

News • June 20, 2019

Evaluating mist collector performance for your application

When metalworking fluids are used during machining processes, they generate airborne mists that facility operators must carefully control. If left unchecked, these mists can create a dangerous work environment and cause serious health problems for workers. The best engineering control to keep your shop safe and your business in regulatory compliance is a high-efficiency mist collection system designed for your specific application.

News • June 20, 2019

The time is now for the smart factory

Almost everyone has become accustomed to smart phones, smart televisions, and even the concept of smart cars. And technology has advanced far enough that people understand generally what expectations of functionality are associated with the use of the word "smart" in front of a word. But outside of the consumer product sphere, the companies that produce those goods, and all the "non-smart" goods as well, are beginning to benefit from the same technologies.

News • June 19, 2019

100 Japanese manufacturers harness blockchain to share data

Mitsubishi Electric, DMG Mori and Yaskawa Electric are among 100 major Japanese manufacturers set to share production data with each other to improve efficiency, using blockchain technology to ensure their information remains secure.