Machining

How many times does a project break down just from trying achieve perfection? Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren urges readers not to let perfect trump better.

Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings discusses the balance between face time with employees and time management.

Wire EDM depends on more than machine settings alone. This guide reviews the setup, maintenance, and process controls that most affect wire-EDM performance.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced FEELER FT-Series High Performance CNC Turning Centers featuring a new all-boxway design to significantly increase cutting capacity.

Makino expands its line of F-Series vertical machining centers with the new F8 (pictured) and F9.

Toolmaker Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp. has launched its "Tool Box" iPad and iPhone application, available for download free from iTunes (search for "Mitsubishi Materials.")

The KOMET GROUP has equipped its fine adjustment head MicroKom BluFlex with modern wireless networking to make setting work easier for machine users.

New developments in the 2013 release from Vero Software of the sheet metal CAD/CAM software Radan reportedly provide considerably improved support for multi-tools, meaning they are much easier to use.

FANUC FA America introduces the new Panel i 19" industrial PC utilizing a color LCD display with new touch panel.

With the recent addition of the Studer CT internal cylindrical grinding machine series, United Grinding has substantially increased their ID grinding capabilities. In the area of internal grinding of chucking components, the Studer CT550 sets new standards.

Machining modeling solutions provider Third Wave Systems offers version 6.0 of its finite element analysis product, Third Wave AdvantEdge.

Polygon Solutions Inc. designed the broaching brake to be used as an attachment to its innovative GT Series rotary broach holder.