Better Together: Combining Cobots and Palletization
Using a collaborative robot to tend a machine with a pallet changer can help shops maximize unattended machining time.
High-Speed Videos Analyze Machining Processes in Fine Detail
Blaser Swisslube captures the machining process, chip formation and behavior of its Synergy 735 metalworking fluid through high-speed, macro photos and videos.
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Modern Bar Feeds Bring New Life to Automatic Swiss Lathes
Cam-actuated Swiss lathes are still the fastest way to process many parts. By adding modern bar feeders, this shop has dramatically improved their utilization with the ability to work unattended, even in a lights-out environment.
Digital Demo: People and History Drive Solutions
Bourn & Koch has long provided unique manufacturing solutions. However, the people who work at Bourn & Koch enable the company to deliver value to each partner they work with. From service to assembly to engineering, each step builds on the solution—helping you solve your most challenging manufacturing problems. (Sponsored)
Twin Spindle Design Doubles Production of Small Parts
After experiencing process stalls in the finishing stage of production, Bryan Machine Service designed an air-powered twin spindle and indexable rotating base to effectively double its production of small parts.
Digital Demo: Precision Engineering Meets Digitization
Whether it is presetting, shrinking, inspecting and correcting balance, or tool measuring, Haimer has created a modern digital tool room that can help manufacturers excel in today's competitive manufacturing marketplace. (Sponsored)
Digital Demo: X-Series CNC Machine for Extrusions
This unique fixturing system provides maximum hold with minimal clamping footprint to optimize spindle clearance and allow chips, debris and cutoffs to drop below the machining area and away from the spindle. (Sponsored)
Grob Systems Launches Educational Video Series
The new technical tutorial and informational videos will focus machine design/building, machine applications and machine maintenance/inspection.
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Cylindrical Grinder Shows Off High Precision
IMTS22: The United Grinding Studer S131r cylindrical ID-radius grinding machine targets tough ID grinding operations and a range of hard-to-machine materials.
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How to Drill Holes With a Right-Angle Head
Drilling with a right-angle head in a machining center spindle can be tricky – doubly so if the hole must be peck-drilled. A custom macro and careful attention to positioning help ensure smooth production.
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