Taking Stainless Steel Machining to the Next Level January 3, 2020 Stainless steel is far from an unknown quantity in machine shops. Yet, particularly in automotive and aerospace applications, tools and cutting methods continually evolve to optimize output—particularly as parts get more complex.
Cobots Now Do Welding January 3, 2020 Cobots, like other robot equipment, started in material handling applications. However, this year, Universal Robots is introducing welding applications and other heavy duty metal fabrication.
FABTECH Launches State of the Industry and Economic Outlook Webinar Series November 16, 2020 The producers of FABTECH have launched a three-part webinar series that includes an expert line-up of visionary speakers sharing insights and predictions for the economic future covering the impact of the current state of affairs; pre and post-election insights and predictions for the future.
IPG Photonics Launches LightWELD Handheld Laser Welding System November 17, 2020 IPG Photonics Corp. has launched LightWELD, a new handheld laser welding system. The LightWELD product line enables fabricators to benefit from the greater flexibility, precision and ease of use enabled by laser-based solutions over traditional welding products, according to IPG Photonics.
Fabricator Uses Cobots to Beef Up Welding Operations October 27, 2020 Processed Metal Innovators LLC (PMI), Bloomer, Wis., is a metal fabricator that produces hundreds of different stamped and welded metal parts for heavy equipment, automobiles, appliances, and more.
Winglets from Daher Used on New Gulfstream G700 Large-Cabin Business Jet February 18, 2020 Performance-enhancing winglets built by Daher are incorporated on Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s all-new G700, contributing to this twin-engine business jet’s fuel efficiency and ultralong-range.
GROB Launches New Five-axis Machining Center October 5, 2020 The company’s G150 is aimed at small, high-precision parts made of tough materials.
Cutting-Edge Machine Tools and CAM Software Help Job Shop Reduce Cycle Time by 50 Percent January 9, 2020 Founded in 1984, Arundel Machine Tool Co. Inc., Arundel, Maine, has evolved into a major CNC manufacturer of precision-machined components based in New England.
Siemens Advances Digital Twin Technology for Machining October 15, 2020 In a virtual event conducted over the internet on October 15, Siemens introduces new capabilities for its Sinumerik One control package.
COVID-19 Disrupts Planning, Not Advanced Technology July 29, 2020 The impact of disruptive technology and the benefits of Industry 4.0 digitization of controls, machines and processes have been fully embraced by the metal removal segment of advanced manufacturing.