Swiss-style machine tools can be a good choice for making complex parts. On the downside, however, Swiss machining itself has a reputation of being complex—and, therefore, more difficult to master than standard machining.
When the heat is on production equipment, threatening to shut production down, enclosure cooling systems can get parts out the door, eliminating loss of future production and downtime. That’s exactly what happened to Lasercraft Inc. (Fairfield, OH), a manufacturer of precision laser-cut metal parts.
Horizontal machining centers (HMCs) are versatile four-axis and, increasingly, five-axis machine platforms that maximize processing of multi-sided large parts by minimizing part handling.
Technology came to the aid of Detroit Tigers management when they hoped to recapture some of the magic of the 1968 Detroit Tigers’ World Series-winning season. The 50-year anniversary celebration, held September 7-9, 2018, included on-field festivities in which the 16 surviving members of the 1968 team were presented with replicas of the World Series’ trophy.
Introduction to GTAW 262 Introduction to GTAW describes gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), the tools and equipment it uses, and various factors that should be considered when using it. GTAW is a
Introduction to Multi-Axis CNC Machines 217 Introduction to Multi-Axis CNC Machines provides a comprehensive overview of machining centers that have more than three axes, with specific attention to
Introduction to Smart Business Strategy 251 This class guides users through developing a comprehensive plan to update their manufacturing businesses to Industry 4.0 technologies. Such smart
Las fuerzas de las máquinas 110 Esta clase identifica los diversos tipos de fuerzas mecánicas y describe cómo estas fuerzas actúan sobre los objetos. Esta clase identifica los
Laser Cutting Applications 265 This class describes laser cutting methods and processes and common setup tasks for laser cutters. Laser cutting offers many benefits over mechanical cutting,
Lean Smart Manufacturing 280 This class introduces the basic concepts and technologies of lean smart manufacturing. It summarizes several key capabilities and benefits of smart technology,
