Manufacturing Engineering: May 2021
The May 2021 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Industry 4.0 Implementation for Small and Medium-Sized Shops
April 22, 2021
How job shops can gain insight into and improve their operations with scalable implementation of Industry 4.0 tools
Cybersecurity for the Factory Floor
April 23, 2021
With cybercrime attacks reaching a crescendo, it’s imperative that manufacturers take action now
By Patrick Waurzyniak
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
New Tech Powers Productivity Gains in Indexable Milling
April 26, 2021
New features mean more choices in cutting with inserts
By Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Scanners Measure Up
April 27, 2021
Laser scanners and structured white light scanners for metrology are advancing at the same time that customer are demanding major improvements. As a result, scanning technologies are making rapid progress.
By Bill Koenig
Senior Editor,
SME Media
New Tech Offers Improved Drilling Productivity for Steel, Cast Iron
April 28, 2021
Holemaking in steel and cast iron up to one inch in diameter is one of the most widely used metalworking processes. What is driving drilling and tapping performance are advances in substrate, coatings, three-flute designs, and combination tools. Just as important are advances in coolant delivery, using different size holes and shapes to facilitate chip evacuation.
By Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Shop Solutions
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AutomationFMS for Low-Volume, High-Mix Shop Provides Stable, Predictable Process
April 29, 2021Through its 40 years of success, though, the name “Advanced” really became a philosophy and objective, woven into every strand of the company’s DNA. -
Measurement & MetrologySig Sauer Optimizes Gun Manufacturing with Advanced 3D Scanning Technology
April 29, 2021Gun manufacturer Sig Sauer used a 3D scanning system to improve its manufacturing operations.
Up Front
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Smart ManufacturingThe Pros and Cons of Digital Machining
April 22, 2021While precision, part programs and productivity have improved markedly, the basic process is still the same.
SME Speaks
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SME SpeaksManufacturing Security: Integrated Protection in a Digital Age
April 23, 2021Each cybersecurity attack, regardless of where it takes places, results in an increased risk to the safety and prosperity of consumers
Advanced Manufacturing Now
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Machining & Metal CuttingDeep Hole Drilling Demands Precise Coolant Control
April 26, 2021Today’s deep hole drilling systems control coolant much the same as they would a machine’s spindle or axes. Careful management of coolant pressure, filtration, temperature and flow rate is key to optimizing deep hole drilling. -
Tooling & WorkholdingDrill Choice: Solid-Carbide or Replaceable-Insert?
April 27, 2021Selecting the best type of cutting tool for holemaking jobs is not always clear. It is best to have a drill that caters to the workpiece material, produces the specs required, and provides the most profit for the job at hand. Considering the variety of jobs and parts manufactured in machine shops, there is no “one-drill-fits-all.”
Viewpoints
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SoftwareDoD Cybersecurity Mandate Targets Suppliers
April 30, 2021A Department of Defense cybersecurity mandate will affect suppliers. The founder of ProShop ERP explains how.