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All Hands On… Screen
The onset of robotics in machine shops both big and small has significantly impacted the CNC to a great degree already, but more changes are on the way.
Build It They Will Come
Mike Riley reports on how manufacturers are supporting the emerging MTConnect® and ISO 13399 standards for sharing tool and machine data that will help job shops large and small improve their efficiencies and increase capabilities.
Turning Center Is Perfect for Large Cylindrical Parts
The L800A Big Bore CNC Turning Center from Hyundai WIA is ideal for the precise cutting of oil field pipe and other applications that demand handling long, cylindrical pipe and tubing in sometimes a remarkably harsh, high production environment.
Liquid-Cooled Generator Technology Reduces EDM Electrode Wear
A breakthrough liquid-cooled generator technology marks the next generation of CNC Die Sinking that has revolutionized the way machine tool builders look at their power supplies.
Wire Changing EDM Proves Big in Micro Tooling Production
As consumer products continue to shrink in size, die shops such as Scenic Tool and Stamping face the challenge of developing highly intricate tooling for stamping the tiny components that make up miniature merchandise. As a result, an increasing number of these shops are incorporating high-precision wire EDMs like the Cut 2000 from GF AgieCharmilles that provide automatic wire-changing capability.
uses the to easily switch wires of different sizes and materials.
NUM Expands Presence With New South Korean Office
This fourth Asian office for the CNC vendor results directly from its core business strategy of placing skilled applications engineering resources at the disposal of customers to help them develop market-winning machine solutions.
MAG Boring Mill Moves Production Machine and Tool Into Mega-Parts
This machine shop aims to redefine large-part machining efficiency with the first-in-the-industry boring mill with integrated contouring head from MAG.
Michigan Manufacturer Wins Hurco Lathe
Highlight Industries uses their new TM6 slant-bed lathe to fill the gap for one-offs and small volume jobs they did earlier on a manual lathe. They can now do parts with higher precision and repeatability in half the time.
Waterjet Corporation Competes Directly in the U.S.
A leading Italian waterjet cutting systems builder establishes a direct distribution beachhead in America, with another dozen active dealers in the Midwest.
Gibbs and Associates Elevates Status in PTC PartnerAdvantage Program
The company advances from silver tier to gold tier and announces new integration with PTC GRANITE
COE Service Team Delivers New Life to Williams-Bayer Equipment
COE provided machine upgrades to a roll feed and straightener for Williams-Bayer Industries, improving productivity and enhancing quality for this producer of stampings and assemblies.
Hyperthem Expands Support of STEM Initiatives
Those initiatives include a five-year commitment by the company’s HOPE (Hypertherm Owners Philanthropic Endeavors) Foundation to fund the Montshire Museum’s School Partnership Initiative.
