Search for Skilled Labor Knows No Borders September 7, 2019 We in the U.S. manufacturing industry continually struggle with the skills gap, lack of available workers, image problems, or whatever else you want to call it. We do great work in battling this problem, as documented in the pages of Manufacturing Engineering and other publications, but it’s hard to make progress in this fight.
Continuous Insulation Resistance Testing Boosts Motor Productivity September 11, 2019 For decades, plant personnel have performed insulation resistance tests with handheld megohmmeters to prevent motor failures that lead to costly unplanned shutdowns, failure-to-produce penalties and rewinding repairs. However, these tests only provide a “snapshot” of motor health. In a matter of days, motor windings and cables exposed to moisture, chemicals, contaminants or vibration can be compromised and fail at startup.
Revving Up Tooling and Machining Strategies for Auto Parts September 4, 2019 Perhaps the most common challenge in automotive machining these days is aluminum. “Even chassis components are transitioning to aluminum due to the higher strength properties achieved by forging aluminum,” explained Jeff Gimino, PCD and CBN product specialist for Walter USA, Waukesha, Wis.
Confidence in Manufacturing Equals Expansion August 13, 2019 One of the measures of business confidence is the willingness to invest in new facilities based on anticipated future growth. By that measure, the manufacturing industry is confident.
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July 2019 The July 2019 edition of Manufacturing Engineering includes feature articles, shop solutions, and other stories from various departments, with a focus on moldmaking.
March 2019 The March 2019 edition of Manufacturing Engineering includes feature articles, shop solutions, and other stories from various departments, with a focus on automation.
May 2018 The May 2018 edition of Manufacturing Engineering includes feature articles, shop solutions, and other stories from various departments, with a focus on moldmaking.