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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.
CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox
Small, deep and fast, these are the characteristics of the small drill CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox. Due to internal coolant ducts, innovative geometry and innovative coating, the machining of stainless steels, nickel based super alloys and CrCo-alloys has become significantly simpler and process stable. This goes also for small diameters, as well as deep bores.
Smart iTENDO Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder
Vibrations, chatter marks, tool failure – what has so far robbed many a machine operator of sleep will soon be a thing of the past: With the smart iTENDO hydraulic expansion toolholder, SCHUNK and startup company TOOL IT present an intelligent toolholder that monitors the machining process directly at the tool, and allows real-time control of the cutting parameters.
KISSsoft Release 2019 Software
The new KISSsoft Release 2019 contains numerous new features, including KISSdesign, which provides the user with a tool that allows intuitive concept design on a system level. So, in addition to the elementary components (gear pair, bearing or shaft/bearing system), complete gears can now be designed in a separate module (Module KSD).
Field-Replacement CO2 Laser Lenses
A full line of OEM compatible, field-replacement CO2 laser lenses that are offered with specific focal lengths optimized to the material surface has been introduced by Laser Research Optics.
SS and SR Series Micro Endmills
Get highly accurate and long-lasting carbide miniatures with RobbJack's SS and SR series micro endmills.
MAZATROL SmoothG CNC
Mazak Corp. has enhanced the already exceptionally productive VTC-200C vertical machining center with the addition of the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC and its suite of SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY software solutions. The control complements the VTC-200C's full traveling-column design, automatic toolchanger and 40-taper spindle, all of which combine to enable fast cycle times and accurate machining for extremely long and heavy workpieces in industries such as construction, agriculture and energy production.
Spray Cleaning System
Increasing demands on cleanliness, in terms of freedom from both particulate and film-type contaminants, call for the use of adapted cleaning solutions. These now include a new spray cleaning system for solvent-based cleaning machines by Ecoclean.
Rigid Shaft Couplings
A full line of rigid shaft couplings that come in many styles to provide machinery builders with a wide variety of shaft attachment options are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
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.
‘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.
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.
