Deburring in Forming and Fabricating: Part 2 June 18, 2020 Because it is a production cost, reducing the need for deburring can help the bottom line. In this podcast, part two of two, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Dr. LaRoux Gillespie, a researcher, engineer, manager, consultant, and writer with an extensive knowledge base on deburring and finishing. In this episode, the discussion focuses on ways to reduce deburring costs in forming and fabrication operations, such as improving product design; preventing burrs; minimizing burr properties; and removing burrs during the main fab process. Also discussed are how shops can determine if deburring or edge finishing is needed, and how they can choose among the 124 different deburring processes.
Spotlight on Welding with AWS April 24, 2020 April is National Welding Month and exciting things are happening within the industry. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the American Welding Society Foundation about what’s happening in the industry and what AWS is doing to celebrate. From the industry as a whole to the current market temperature and the workforce, this podcast is a welding one-stop-shop.
In-Depth On Custom Automation January 13, 2020 SME interviewed at FABTECH Greg Morehouse. He is the Executive Vice President for operations, Acieta, a leading RIA certified and FANUC Authorized System Integrator. This podcast describes how Acieta defines custom automation and how one should approach the task of engaging an integrator like Acieta in procuring an automation system, whether your shop has three people or 300.
Mastercam and Edge Factor Partnership Provides Free Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce December 21, 2020 In 2021, Mastercam is partnering with Edge Factor to equip organizations across North America
SME Announces Robert Willig as New CEO December 8, 2020 SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, today announced that Robert “Bob“ Willig has been named as its executive director and CEO. His employment with SME will commence on Jan. 1.
Mastercam, FANUC Announce Optimized Five-Axis Post Processor for FANUC CNCs December 3, 2020 CNC Software Inc., developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, and FANUC America, a supplier of factory automation solutions, have introduced a new post processor designed to optimize five-axis capabilities in FANUC CNCs.
Manufacturing Growth Eases in November December 1, 2020 Manufacturing’s economic expansion eased in November, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Reshoring Operations in the Age of COVID-19: Part Two November 5, 2020 In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. Manufacturers are dealing with the fact that the virus has exposed the fact that many domestic (North American-based) brands rely significantly upon China for fulfilling some, part, or nearly all, of their supply chain.
Absolute Machine Tools Wins 2020 PMPA Technical Member Participation Award November 23, 2020 Machine tool importer and distributor Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. received the PMPA (Precision Machined Products Association) Technical Member Participation award at the association’s annual meeting recently in Ridgedale, Missouri.
Neurala Announces Strategic Partnership with IMA Group October 20, 2020 Vision AI software company Neurala announced a new strategic partnership with global manufacturing leader IMA Group.