Simplifying and Moving Beyond Five-Axis Machining December 15, 2020 Five-axis machining, once a novel and somewhat forbidding technology, has become routine in many shops. Meanwhile, some organizations are still hesitant to use it, largely due to programming concerns.
CAD/CAM Software and Specialized Tooling Help GK Machine Cut Time, Boost Production December 29, 2020 In Donald, Ore., 24 miles south of Portland, GK Machine Company Inc., is manufacturing parts for heavy agricultural equipment such as harvesters, sprayers, tree diggers, and hose reels.
Carbon Fiber Recycling Developing as an Industry December 14, 2020 Anyone who’s worked with wind turbine blades or just seen one up close can attest to the massive size of these clean-energy workhorses. Ever thought about what happens to that costly, high-tech material once the blade reaches the end of its lifespan in 20 years or so?
My Robot Colleague Has It All Under Control May 31, 2022 The SafeMate research project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in the “Innovations for the Production, Service and Work of Tomorrow” program, strategies and concepts were developed for the introduction and design of collaborative assembly workplaces.
FANUC America Expands Michigan Campus July 29, 2022 FANUC America, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, announced a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Michigan to nearly two million square feet.
Machine Tools for Artisans June 21, 2021 More than 70 years after the first CNC lathe, toolroom models are as useful as ever.
Multi-Axis Machining: Beyond Mainstream January 10, 2022 Five-axis machining has progressed from exotic to mainstream over the past few years.
Entrepreneurs Load Shops with Compact Machines September 24, 2021 A job shop develops skilled CNC machinists and programmers, invests in world-class technology and refines manufacturing procedures in this shop solutions story.
Mazak’s New MPower Support Program August 23, 2021 New program empowers manufacturers through customer care for the life of their machines
Okuma’s 5-Axis Glossary: Terms You Need to Know September 1, 2021 5-axis machining terms can sound like a foreign language. Shorten your learning curve with Okuma’s glossary of 5-axis machining terms.