Overall, there are two overriding customer needs: reducing cycle time and machine downtime. They want higher feed rates and depth of cut for greater metal removal.
Cutting tool technology continues to advance, and manufacturers can take advantage of a wide range of new cutting tool products. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Tim Easton, National Sales Manager for NTK Cutting Tools.
Mikron Tool expands its CrazyMill Cool P&S milling cutter family
Worker training will be key to implementing Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, speakers at a presentation said today.
AI software enables the company to capture relevant runtime metadata and put it into context to create useful information in real time.
The right tooling can have a profound effect on a shop’s competitiveness and future growth.
Bosch said it is moving forward with volume production of silicon carbide chips.
Key steps are virtual twins and real relationships.
While fossil fuels dominate the energy market, expect a new mix of parts as renewable energy and EVs grow in market share.
The most important step in digitizing any manufacturing or supply chain process is analysis of the ROI and business case and being able to demonstrate success to company leaders.
