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THE DEMISE OF DETRIOT'S BIG THREE
David Dixon of of Technical Change Associates, Inc. reveals how the threatened collapse of America’s automotive industry actually offers some unique insight into the imperative for adopting Lean business practices.
IN THE LOOP: VALUE ADDED
Need to complete more welds per day and improve efficiency? John Glessman of Swagelok explains how orbital welding is increasing in value because it delivers highly repeatable, consistent and quality welds easier than ever before.
IN THE LOOP: TRUE TO FORM
In the ultra-competitive rollforming market, exact geometry placement within each roll is an absolute must or the design will never work. This places greater pressure on being able to quickly achieve tighter surface grinding tolerances on the tooling. Kyndall Brown asks, “What’s the answer?”
IN THE LOOP: SUNDAY DRIVER
Mary Storms of Laser Design/GKS Inspection Services explains how high-speed laser scanning technology lowered the cost of redesigning this square-headed driver’s complex shape and surface textures.
THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS
Dr. Vukota Boljanovic shares some fundamental principals that will help to help control and predict the performance of your metal forming processes.
NEW PREMIUM MOBILE TOOL STORAGE LINE COMBINES INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH WITH MOBILITY, FLEXIBILITY
Stanley Proto has introduced a new premium line of mobile tool chests made for heavy industrial use. The new 460 Series Tool Storage Line is an upgrade from their popular 440 and 450 Lines. It includes three units that have been designed from the wheels up to meet the needs of technicians who want their tools with them as they move around a facility.
Surfware, Inc. Appoints Greg Schils as New Product Manager
Surfware, Inc. (Camarillo, CA) announced that Greg Schils has been promoted to the role of Product Manager. Greg will oversee all Surfware product development, including expanded functionality for both SURFCAM and TrueMill® technology. Greg has been with Surfware for over…
Hardinge Partners with Technitron for Rotary Table Interfacing and Installation
Hardinge (Elmira, NY) is partnering with Technitron Inc. for their expertise in rotary interfacing with most brands of machine tools with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Yasnac and Siemens controls for both new machine orders and existing machines. Hardinge will continue to install…
RUSH TO BRUSH
Blending Ends: These considerations in proper brush selection can help you reduce your cycle times and possibly automate those intricate surface finishing operations.
WHEN I GROW UP
Shocking News: A burgeoning movement is underway to motivate American students to consider careers in the unlikeliest of places ? the factory floor.
FROM ALL SIDES
Size Does Matter: This machine and fabricating shop found a way to efficiently process off-road and civil construction component parts that were too large for standard machining centers.
SOARING WINGS WITH HIGH FEED MILLING
Emerging Destination: This Lithuanian machining specialist found a way to double its productivity in milling exotic materials.
