How to Reduce Cycle Times by 70% and More on Your Existing CNCs and Dramatically Improve Tool Life Too
By employing advanced high efficiency milling techniques for the entire machining routine, SolidCAM’s iMachining technology can drastically reduce cycle times while vastly improving tool life compared to traditional milling.
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Machine Demo: MW35 with iFLiPP - Faster Functionality Meets Furious Productivity
MW35's lightning-fast loading and unloading pace of three seconds is enhanced by the patented iFLiPP automated orientation feature, eliminating changeovers and machine downtime. (Sponsored)
View From My Shop Episode 6: Baker Industries' Huge Parts and Massive Machining Centers
In the latest episode of The View From My Shop, Modern Machine Shop takes a tour of Baker Industries, a manufacturer of tooling, prototypes and low-volume production components. See how this large-scale operation gets everything done across multiple facilities on the same site.
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Soraluce Demonstrates Hardware and Software Advances at Annual Summit
The company continues to refine its large-format machine tools with its dynamic workpiece stabilization capabilities and connected software infrastructure.
New Modular Tool Options for Small Spindle Milling
Tooling options have been limited for small spindle milling applications. Now modular, indexable systems are available that provide broad flexibility to get the right cutter for the job with less inventory and at lower cost.
Q&A: How Universal Robots Developed the UR20, a New 20kg Industrial Cobot
Anders Beck, VP of Innovation at Universal Robots, talks about the journey to building a cobot that pushes the boundaries of the technology’s capabilities.
View From My Shop Episode 5: Inside a Full Five-Axis Shop With KCS Advanced Machining
In this episode of our shop tour series, KCS Advanced Machining takes us inside their shop and breaks down why they decided to invest completely in five-axis machining centers.
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How An Airline Addressed Supply Chain Issues with 3D Printing
COVID-19 not only grounded most of Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) fleet in 2020, but also limited its access to engine covers critical for safe storage. CNE Engineering used BigRep machines to 3D print molds to produce the covers.
3D Printed Metal Component for CNC Machining Center: The Cool Parts Show #47
Machine tool maker DMG MORI improved this coolant delivery adapter by making the part through additive manufacturing instead of machining. One of the viewer-chosen winners of The Cool Parts Showcase.
View From My Shop Episode 4: Prototype Machining From a Garage Shop
Guy Driscoll’s shop, Metal Parts Machine, is a garage shop that found success with automation. This mom-and-pop shop uses lights-out machining to run parts with 5-axis capabilities, cobots, pallet changers and more.
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