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Progress in Cyber Defense Training Programs as Demonstrated by the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy

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Cyber warriors are one of the newest and most important service members in today’s military. Cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated over the years, so combatting cyber attacks, especially in a military setting, has become a priority. That means the training programs outfitted specifically for cyber defense have gained traction in recent years. In this LVC Today Roundup, Modern Military Training takes a…

Cybersecurity Training Methodology for Military

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(Editor’s Note: Cybersecurity and training go hand-in-hand, specifically as the military grows and develops its cybersecurity workforce and prepares the warfighter for battle. Cybersecurity expert, Jason Cuneo, senior consultant for PeopleTec, offers his insight on the importance of cybersecurity training for military and defense in this contributed piece below.) With the continued growth of offensive cybersecurity capabilities…

How the Space Development Agency is Preparing the Warfighter for the Space Domain Fight

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Space is quickly becoming a highly contested and congested domain, with allies and adversaries alike establishing their presence in the final frontier. The ability to navigate through space and leverage those corresponding capabilities in-theater is crucial as the battlespace becomes more connected and data-driven. The defense community continues to expand throughout the domain with the…

SERVING A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES

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Zhejiang Xinwo Inc. serves all industries with turn-key production and machine shop services because we have a wide variety of capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment. We can produce small micro objects to larger parts with high precision. Aerospace/Defense With the ability to machine prototypes for your application, Zhejiang Xinwo Inc. is your one stop shop from…

Top-Grade & Cost-effective Aluminum CNC Machining – CNC Aluminum Parts

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Looking for reliable, quick-turn Aluminum CNC machining services suppliers and CNC Machined product manufacturers? With hundreds of advanced CNC machines, our unparalleled design and production capacity capabilities guarantee premier OEM Aluminum CNC Machined Parts to worldwide customers. At ZJCNCMACHINE – China Top CNC Machining Supplier, you can find comprehensive certified CNC machining process in aluminum materials…

CNC Machining Stainless Steel

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If you are seeking a professional CNC machining supplier to provide high quality precision CNC machined Stainless Steel parts, ZJCNCMACHINE is one of the most affordable and capable manufacturer, specializing in Stainless Steel CNC Machining process on advanced 3-axis and 5-axis Steel CNC machines. Our professional technical team has in-depth understanding of special Stainless Steel CNC machining…

Titanium CNC Machining Services – Custom CNC Machining Titanium Parts China Company

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Zhejiang Xinwo (zjcncmachine.com) is a CNC machining titanium China company specialized in custom titanium parts manufacturing for more than 10 years, with advanced in-house equipment and tool facility, proficient machinists, and rich expertise, we can provide precision titanium machining services and customize quality titanium CNC machining parts with exact specification, budget prices and on-time delivery based…

What Is ABS Plastic & CNC Machined ABS Parts

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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a common thermoplastic polymer and CNC machining material, made by copolymerization of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. Due to the different proportion of the three monomers, they can have different properties and melting temperature. If the flow performance ABS is blended with other plastics or additives, it can be extended to…

CNC Machining in Nylon/Polyamide

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Polyamide is commonly known as Nylon, which is one of the most popular plastics as CNC machining materials to replace steel, iron, copper and other metals for manufacturing nylon CNC machined components. Nylon CNC machining is applying computer-controlled digital technology, use machine tools to remove the extra parts from the nylon material and complete cutting, turning,…

CNC Machining in Polycarbonate/PC – Polycarbonate Precision CNC Machining

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Polycarbonate (PC) is a highly transparent thermoplastic polymer that suitable for polycarbonate CNC machining services and machined components. As a popular CNC machining plastic material, polycarbonate machining is easily worked as its excellent machinability and great mechanical properties, such as high toughness, high hardness, good temperature resistance, impact strength, which makes the CNC machining polycarbonate parts and components ideal…

CNC Machining Stainless Steel

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If you are seeking a professional CNC machining supplier to provide high quality precision CNC machined Stainless Steel parts, ZJCNCMACHINE is one of the most affordable and capable manufacturer, specializing in Stainless Steel CNC Machining process on advanced 3-axis and 5-axis Steel CNC machines. Our professional technical team has in-depth understanding of special Stainless Steel CNC machining…

Top-Grade & Cost-effective Aluminum CNC Machining – CNC Aluminum Parts

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Looking for reliable, quick-turn Aluminum CNC machining services suppliers and CNC Machined product manufacturers? With hundreds of advanced CNC machines, our unparalleled design and production capacity capabilities guarantee premier OEM Aluminum CNC Machined Parts to worldwide customers. At ZJCNCMACHINE – China Top CNC Machining Supplier, you can find comprehensive certified CNC machining process in aluminum materials…

CNC Brass Turning Services & CNC Turned Brass Parts

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In CNC turning services, brass is one of the most used materials because of its excellent ductility, thermal conductivity, durability, mechanical and highly resistant to corrosion properties. Brass is a malleable alloy mainly composed of copper and zinc, easy to machine, mold, stamp. In addition, according to the use for which it is intended, the brass…

China OEM CNC Machining Lock Parts Manufacturer – Precision Lock Cylinder Machining

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Zhejiang Xinwo (zjcncmachine.com) is a leading China lock cylinder manufacturer and CNC machining services company of precision machined lock parts and accessories for the mechanical security industry, we have been dedicated to the lock cylinder machining and production in standard and custom specifications for more than 10 years. Our CNC machining center, sophisticated manufacturing facilities and advanced inspection…

Rapid CNC Milling and Turning Services – Top China CNC Turn-Mill Parts & Products Manufacturer

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Zhejiang Xinwo is a leading CNC manufacturing company in China, providing efficient and quick CNC milling and turning services for precision machined components manufacturing and prototyping. We have sophisticated high-performance multi-axis CNC milling-turning center, accomplished workers and operators to provide quality custom CNC turn-mill parts with improved productivity and outstanding flexibility. Our CNC design and engineering team will review your…

Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services – Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping Company China

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If you want to find a cost-effective and rapid sheet metal prototyping solution for your manufacturing needs, Zhejiang Xinwo can be a good choice for you. Based on extensive experiences and professional expertise, our sheet metal fabrication services are available for both prototypes and low to high volume production runs. Working with Zhejiang Xinwo, the…

Forging Services – Metal Forgings & Custom Forging Parts Manufacturer

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If you are seeking a supplier of forging services and custom forging parts, here is the right place for you. In order to meet the mass production requirements of some customers and reduce costs, we work with our industry-leading suppliers to assist your project. The extensive and comprehensive network enables us to expand our capabilities…

Custom Aluminum Extrusion Profile Services – Aluminum Extrusion Company

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Custom Aluminum Extrusion Profile Services – Aluminum Extrusion Company With decades of years in the aluminum extrusion industry, Zhejiang Xinwo aluminum extrusion services can meet the needs of customers in the production of high-volume & low-cost aluminum parts. Custom aluminum extrusions with simple or complex shapes can be handled at our factory. Endless extrusion possibilities…

Advanced Precision CNC Milling Services – China Top CNC Milling/Milled Parts Manufacturer

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Looking for low cost CNC milling parts with unparalleled quality? Zhejiang Xinwo Precision Hi-tech Co., Limited is a professional China CNC company provides superior precision CNC milling services with advanced machines including CMC milling center and milling machining centers from the general 3-axis to 5-axis and accomplished machinists. Our experienced operators proficient in CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided…

What Is CNC Drilling & How CNC Drilling Works

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Drilling is the cutting process in which the workpiece does not move, making the cutter move, aligning the cutter center with the hole center, and making the cutter rotate. CNC Drilling is primarily done on CNC machines including CNC milling machines and lathes. CNC drilling service produces round holes, typically for machine screws and bolts. Drilling can process CNC drilling…

Custom CNC Turning Services – OEM China CNC Turning Parts Manufacturer & Company

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Zhejiang Xinwo is an experienced precision CNC turning services supplier, manufacturer, exporter in China, has been specialized in offering best OEM CNC lathe services for superior quality low cost CNC turning parts, CNC lathe parts or high precision machined components with the operation of an impressive range of state-of-the-art turning machines, such as washers, bolts, shafts, rivets,…

China Leading Rapid Prototyping Services – CNC Machining Prototype Manufacturing

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Are you in need of a prototype with excellent quality and cost-effectiveness? Zhejiang Xinwo is the right place to go. As a China leading rapid prototyping services company, we can provide professional prototype manufacturing with a wide selection of techniques, including CNC prototyping, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, etc. Based on years of…

Online 3D Printing Services – Plastic & Metal 3D Printing Service and 3D Printed Parts

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Zhejiang Xinwo offers online 3D printing services for rapid prototyping and production in volume. Our clients are across a wide variety of industries and companies, including automotive, construction, aerospace, defense, electronics, machinery, industrial automation, medical, healthcare, consumer production, oil & gas, etc. Accelerate your product development and manufacturing process with our industry-leading metal & plastic 3D…

CNC Machinists for Precision Tool & Die Manufacturing

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Zhejiang Xinwo fabricates precision parts for industries all over the world, and tool & die makers everywhere rely on high-quality machinery with computers to accurately measure dimensions on the parts they build. Our CNC engineers have extensive experience with components intended for use with a wide variety of tool and die machinery. Toolmaking typically refers…

STEEL CASTINGS AND FORGINGS

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Titanium offers a high strength to weight ratio and superb corrosion resistance. Manufacturers use this tough metal widely as a constituent in components manufactured for the military, aviation, aerospace, medical, and consumer industries. Manufacturers regularly require high-quality titanium parts made to their specifications. Zhejiang Xinwo Precision Co Ltd to assist you in obtaining excellent custom titanium…

Bicycle parts

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Tektro Wavy Type Disc Brake Rotor (6-Bolt) (160mm) TR160-1 Diameter: 160mm 180mm 203mm Tektro Disc Rotors Features: Bolts included Specs: Weight 126g Pad Compatibility All Pad Compounds Hub/Disc Compatibility 6-Bolt Disc Rotor Size (mm) 160mm Rotor Type One Piece

WHAT HURDLES DID YOU HAVE TO OVERCOME DURING CONSTRUCTION, OR WHERE THERE ANY?

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The main challenge in adding a fat tire ebike conversion is the distance between the rear dropouts. The Esco frame has about 100mm of clearance. The ebike conversion requires about 175mm of clearance to fit the motor and tire. I used a cold setting technique to “spread” the frame to accept the wider rim and motor. A bit of…

When to Choose a 6 Axis Robotic Arm

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You might be wondering, why do many companies use 6 axis robotic arms ? Why not 3, 4, 5, or 7 ? As you can guess, those robots are best suited for some applications, and less for other. But which ones ? In this post we’ll explain you when you would want to choose a…

Advantage of robotic TMS during the COVID-19 pandemic

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A new article published in the Brain Stimulation journal, entitled “Guidelines for TMS/tES clinical services and research through the COVID-19 pandemic” highlights the advantage of robotics in TMS administration during the COVID-19 pandemic: “Robotic TMS provides some opportunity for TMS administration with operators further removed from participants (easily by 2 m/6 feet except for brief localization…

Highlights on robotics in new international safety guidelines for TMS

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Robotics contribution is highlighted in new Expert Guidelines for safety and recommendation for TMS use : Reliability, accuracy, repeatability of coil positioning, coil contact, reduced human interactions in the current pandemic context, reduced human bias, reduced exposure to electromagnetic fields. Importance to meet electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. Reference: Safety and recommendations for TMS use…

Arm Robot by Ebotics : robotic arm building kit

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The robot arm can be fully customized. It has a 4° range of motion and can lift objects weighing up to 9g. The programmable robotic arm kit is designed for youth and adults with intermediate to advanced robotics and programming skills. It can be assembled in a few hours without using solder. It can be…

Military & Defense

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Providing support to the defense industry requires high-reliability, top-quality products for mission-critical applications. Our quality and commitment to the highest standards of testing are the results of successful defense applications that endure extreme conditions and are part of life-saving missions. We work hard to provide mission-critical reliability for your most demanding Mil/Aero appplications. Many AirBorn products…

8 Industries Revolutionized By Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial intelligence isn’t some nebulous concept for the future; it is happening right now. Already, industries are experiencing dramatic changes thanks to the introduction of this revolutionary tech. Companies in these sectors that utilize AI are becoming more efficient, accessing greater profits and outmaneuvering their competition. Thus, business leaders in these industries who understand AI…

Metal Injection Molding and Metal 3D Printing Examination

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Both MIM and metal AM serve as alternative options to machining for medtech manufacturers requiring metal components. Additively manufactured lumbar spinal device leveraging variable lattice and innovative frame design, built via Arcam Electron Beam Melting technology. Image courtesy of Amplify Additive. Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer07.22.21 The goal of metal injection molding (MIM) and metal additive…

Ways CNC Machine Can Be Used In The Medical Sector

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When highly automated computer numerical control [CNC] machines were first being invented, nobody thought that they would eventually have various applications. In the past, the CNC machines were used to automate manufacturing processes to get reduced human error and increase production. CNC machining has gone beyond the manufacturing sector. Currently, the same technology is even used in…

CNC Machinists for Precision Tool & Die Manufacturing

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Tool Manufacturing with Swiss CNC Machining Swiss CNC machining is another option for gaining the parts you need for tool and die making. This precision manufacturing uses CNC unit-operated lathes to rotate parts when cutting. These machines have a micromachining range of 1mm to 4mm in diameter and each machine can perform multiple functions, saving additional…

MILITARY AND DEFENSE COMPONENTS

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Precision Military Components Made with Our CNC Swiss Lathes When you need precision parts manufactured for military applications, Xinwo Industries uses CNC Swiss machining lathes to build components with the tightest tolerances. Our precision machining professionals can manufacture the best military-grade parts with the highest quality materials – from 5 axis milling to micromachining, our technologically-advanced Swiss…

PRECISION MEDICAL COMPONENTS

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Surgical Device Parts Machined to the Highest Precision For Exacting Application Results When we engineered a Lasik surgery tool for the medical industry we had to create a component precise enough to cut the lens of an eye without damaging the eye itself. Thanks to our 5 axis milling and micromachining capabilities, we were able…

Importance Of Prototyping And Rapid Manufacturing In Medical Device Development

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The design and development of new medical devices can be expensive and time-consuming. However, outstanding innovators redefine best practices from concept to commercialization, and your new medical device can be brought to market with efficiency and economy. Rapid prototyping manufacturer can quickly, consistently and cost-effectively delivers prototypes with essential functions and production parts in low-volume…

How CNC parts are improving the manufacturing industry

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CNC Machining is a manufacturing process in which a set of pre-defined computer codes are used to manipulate how the existing machinery such as lathe, grinder, milling machine, would behave. These codes are generated with the help of CAM software that converts CAD drawing of parts into a series of specific codes that control every aspect…

CNC Milling

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Machinists use a rotary cutter during the milling process to remove excess material from a workpiece. The cutting tool usually remains perpendicular to the part. It often include a number of cutting points which shear away unwanted material. Today, milling has become the most common form of machining. This process allows machinists to create many…

Plasma Cutting

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Plasma Cutting Process The formation of a constricted plasma arc created with the assistance of ionized gases and electricity melts a metal substrate during plasma cutting. The process depends upon pressurized gases (such as argon or nitrogen) flowing past an electrode through a nozzle to create a plasma arc with a metal work surface. The…

Aluminum Alloys and Aluminum Castings

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Aluminum is best known for its lightweight characteristics. It is most widely used in the form of alloys which also contain varying quantities of other elements such as iron, manganese, magnesium, silicon, copper and zinc. The addition of these elements may enhance the strength of the final product, or contribute useful properties such as improved…

TURNING

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Machining involves the removal of excess material from parts with the assistance of some type of cutting tool. Today, metal parts manufacturers rely extensively upon three important processes to accomplish this objective: turning, milling, and drilling. Turning Process The turning process permits a machinist to generate cylindrical parts with desired internal and/or external features.…

STAINLESS STEEL AND NICKEL ALLOYS

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Stainless steel is a steel alloy that contains chromium. In addition, it may also contain other elements such as nickel, carbon, manganese, molybdenum, nitrogen, copper, titanium, phosphorus, sulfur, selenium, niobium, silicon, cobalt and calcium. As a manufacturing metal, stainless steel provides a number of desirable qualities, including corrosion resistance, strength and relatively high-temperature resistance. It…

Brass Casting, Brass Alloys

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The rich golden-amber hues of brass hold widespread appeal. Manufacturers have used this versatile alloy of copper for centuries! Most brass contains some zinc, although alloys may include other elements at well. The addition of variable amounts of zinc impacts the strength of brass parts significantly. Today, brass components play an important role in numerous…

Ductile Iron Castings

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During the process of casting a metal part, a manufacturer forms a new solid shape by pouring molten metal into a mold and allowing the material to harden while assuming the conformation of the mold cavity. Three important ferrous castings have gained commercial importance: Grey Iron– Steel as a commercial iron contains carbon up to 1.7%.…

Stainless Steel Forgings

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Stainless steel combines the strength of steel with exceptional heat and corrosion resistance. Thanks to the stability and high strength of the material, stainless steel parts demonstrate outstanding performance within high-stress and heavy-wear environments. These properties combined give stainless steel nearly unlimited utility for many vital industrial purposes. Today, five families of stainless steel alloys…

Cold Forging

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Forging involves the application of force to metal to produce dimensional change. In the past, blacksmiths manually pounded and hammered metal parts into desired shapes. Today, this process most usually occurs within highly automated production environments. Types of Forging In general, during forging, a metal parts producer applies force to compress metal into a desired…

Laser Cutting

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During this century, manufacturers around the world have adopted lasers as cutting tools on a widespread basis. Laser cutting as a machine process offers important advantages for metal parts designers and producers. Laser Cutting Process During laser cutting, an operator employs a high powered beam of energy to slice through material, usually in a carefully…

5-Axis CNC Machining

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Machining Machining involves the use of tools to help shape, plane, cut or turn a workpiece in order to prepare the surface for further finishing, or to help complete the part. For instance, machining may help remove burrs of excess metal formed on the exterior of a metal part during the die casting process. This…

Lost Wax Castings

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Lost Wax Castings Many casting techniques permit manufacturers to duplicate metal parts. Lost wax castings provide a way to obtain finely detailed cast replicas of original works of art, jewelry, and prototypes. Historical Significance Archaeologists today believe lost wax casting as a manufacturing process dates back thousands of years, possibly to the Bronze Age. Some…

CUSTOM PERMANENT MOLD CASTINGS

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Permanent mold casting is a metal casting process that employs reusable “permanent” metal molds. It is often referred to as gravity die casting because metal is typically poured into the die under gravity-induced pressure instead of using forcible injection. Some manufacturers use other processes as well, such as pouring molten metal under high gas pressure or vacuum pressure.…

Custom Castings

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Casting and forging processes are often required or recommended for custom parts having complex shapes. Both of these fabrication methods have many advantages, although casting is preferred when closer tolerances are necessary, or for parts having thinner walls. Parts fabricated by casting also tend to have much lower finishing costs than is the case with…

Custom Forged Parts

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Most OEMs lack the facilities to producing all of the parts they need; and this can be particularly true for parts that are best fabricated by forging. Forging brings with it a number of advantages, the primary one being that metal can be precisely shaped, and its grain flow controlled, to produce a part that…

How CNC parts are improving the manufacturing industry

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CNC Machining is a manufacturing process in which a set of pre-defined computer codes are used to manipulate how the existing machinery such as lathe, grinder, milling machine, would behave. These codes are generated with the help of CAM software that converts CAD drawing of parts into a series of specific codes that control every aspect…

Precision 5-Axis CNC Machining Technique For Automotive Industry

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The automotive industry plays a vital role in how we commute for our work and leisure. An essential part of this industry is CNC automotive. Without CNC in the automotive industry, the cars and vehicles that we see around, wouldn’t have looked the way they look now. CNC Machining Take Leads In The Automotive Industry…

STEEL CASTINGS AND FORGINGS

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Steel castings, forgings and extrusions are used in a number of different industries. As a durable and dependable material, steel is suitable for use in challenging environments that require high strength applications. It allows for various heat treatment procedures that can improve its yield and tensile strength, as well as adjust its hardness and ductility…

Can Robots be used for CNC Machining?

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What materials are used for Robotic parts? Firstly, parts for robotic applications often have a requirement to be strong, tough and lightweight. Materials such as aluminium have ideal characteristics and can easily be machined using CNC Machining. Similarly POM (also known as Delrin and Acetal) is commonly used for robotic parts. Easy to machine, it…

What is CNC Robotics?

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CNC robotics can refer to any additional robotic processes that aid the process of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machining. A leading process in the automation of manufacturing, CNC Machining is extremely popular when it comes to mass producing and delivering of high quality parts and products for various industries. This includes the medical industry, the aerospace industry…

Optimised cooling for reaming

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Multi-bladed reamers are the tool of choice when high cutting rates and short machining times are called for. In view of the limitations of conventional production methods, it has not been possible to date with steel tool bodies to direct the coolant exactly to all the functional areas of the tool. Compromises always had to…

Maximise turning productivity and output

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Manufacturers that use PrimeTurning™ technology from cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant will welcome the upgraded CoroPlus® ToolPath for PrimeTurning software designed to help them speed up their operations and planning processes. Part of the Sandvik Coromant digitally connected CoroPlus® suite of solutions for machine shops, the software facilitates maximum turning productivity and…

Latest WORKNC Makes Smart Factories Smarter

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Rethink Manufacturing With WORKNC 2020.1 The latest release of WORKNC, from Hexagon’s Production Software portfolio, is said to make smart factories even smarter with new and enhanced functionality that addresses a number of manufacturing issues. WORKNC Product Owner Walter Neveux says that developers have looked at several production questions, including: How many rest-roughing processes do…

Twin Cutter boring heads

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois – Limitations of using milling tools to prepare holes for finishing become apparent as hole depth and volume increase. This is where BIG KAISER’s Series 319SW Twin Cutter boring head showcases its capabilities and can solve the issue along with virtually any other holemaking problem for the range of 0.787″ to 8.000″.…

Thread milling cutter

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Waukesha, Wisconsin – Walter has released the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter, enabling threading that combines maximum productivity with superior process reliability. Its multi-row concept with its lower cutting forces not only reduces machine time and wear, but also improves process reliability and handling, even with demanding materials. Fast machining time and higher tool life…

End mill for aluminum roughing

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Latrobe, Pennsylvania – Kennametal’s latest innovation in high-velocity aluminum roughing, the KOR 5 solid carbide end mill, is designed for maximum productivity in aerospace machining. With this 5-flute end mill, table feed rates increase up to 66% compared to 3-flute tools. KOR 5 is aimed at removing large amounts of metal and getting it away…

End mills for turbines, blades

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West Boylston, Massachusetts – Emuge Corp. has introduced an advanced line of end mills featuring unique geometry designed specifically for the high-performance machining of turbine and bladed components. Emuge Turbine End Mills offer reduced cycle times and long tool life in challenging forms and materials, including titanium, nickel alloys, and aluminum alloys. For machining components…

Enhanced insert grade for steel turning

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Arlington Heights, Illinois – Tungaloy’s new T9225 insert grade is joining the earlier successes of T9125 to complement the T9200 CVD grade series for steel turning. T9225 brings a combination of unparalleled wear resistance and top-notch edge toughness of all P25 grades available to every steel turning application. These properties of T9225 are attained by…

Vibration-damping turning, boring bars

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Troy, Michigan – Seco Tools has expanded its long-reach turning and boring solutions with additions to its series of Steadyline vibration-damping turning/boring bars and their respective heads. The new additions include 1.00″ (25mm) diameter Steadyline bars, GL25 turning heads and 4.00″ (100mm) diameter Steadyline bars, along with a range of rough and fine boring heads…

Walter Titex Solid Carbide

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Walter has unveiled the new Walter Titex reamers. These new reamers are solid carbide up to 13mm diameter; above that sized diameter they have a solid carbide head. The reamers feature shank tolerance of h6 according to DIN 6535 HA and come in two versions: The straight fluted F2162 for blind and through holes, which…

Vibration-damping turning, boring bars

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Troy, Michigan – Seco Tools has expanded its long-reach turning and boring solutions with additions to its series of Steadyline vibration-damping turning/boring bars and their respective heads. The new additions include 1.00″ (25mm) diameter Steadyline bars, GL25 turning heads and 4.00″ (100mm) diameter Steadyline bars, along with a range of rough and fine boring heads…

End mills for turbines, blades

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West Boylston, Massachusetts – Emuge Corp. has introduced an advanced line of end mills featuring unique geometry designed specifically for the high-performance machining of turbine and bladed components. Emuge Turbine End Mills offer reduced cycle times and long tool life in challenging forms and materials, including titanium, nickel alloys, and aluminum alloys. For machining…

5-flute end mill

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Troy, Michigan – The most recent addition to the expanded Niagara Cutter Stabilizer product family, the ST540 5-flute end mill, offers performance and versatility. The STS540, STSN540, STR540, STRN540, and STRCS540 family of solid carbide end mills are for machining processes ranging from slot milling to side mill finishing as well as up to 40%…

Chipbreaker optimized for gundrilling

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Arlington Heights, Illinois – Tungaloy is introducing NDL geometry for TOHT inserts for the DeepTri-Drill line of indexable gun drills. Dedicated gundrilling machines do not allow conventional DeepTri-Drills to effectively evacuate chips from the cutting point due to relatively low drill feed capabilities. This often results in problematic chip evacuation. The new NDL cutting geometry…

Linear motion tool presetter

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For fully automatic high-end tool presetting with customizable options, VIO Linear Presetter provides high precision and fast axis-positioning through linear motion. The result is smoother actuation that is 25% faster than other automated presetters on the market. With the VIO Linear, tool measuring can be fully automated such that assemblies can be measured at the push of a…

Multi-function drilling, turning tool

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Tungaloy’s TungBoreMini is a multi-functional drilling and turning tool line that unifies the capabilities of drilling, OD, and ID turning tools, allowing significant time saving when changing tools and better use of the machine. TungBoreMini’s insert and pocket feature a dovetail interlocking design providing better insert clamping and stability during various applications, compared with conventional screw-down…

Highly stable, slim-line PC screw terminals

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Keystone Electronics Corp. has expanded its assortment of PC mount screw terminals to include new Slim-Line screw terminals in a vertical mounting configuration. Rated for 15 amps, these new devices are ideally suited for high density packaging on a PCB design requiring a low-profile, minimal footprint wire-to-board connection. They feature a no-rock design with an…

Cutting it fine

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There can be no let up in machine tool investment among companies which are keen to beat the competition Machine tools are in a constant state of evolution as controls get smarter and spindle speeds and traverse rates get faster. In the automotive supply chain, this demands regular investment in the latest technologies, and not…

Reshoring News: November 2019

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The Reshoring Initiative tracks news related to the return of manufacturing jobs to the United States. Here are recent news items the Reshoring Initiative has shared: The Department of Labor recently announced Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gaps – The program provides an additional $100 million to develop apprenticeship programs, including in advanced manufacturing. Senators Baldwin (D-WI) and Hawley (R-MO)…

Focus on the Eplan Project

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What does the digital transformation in engineering mean and what role does the Eplan Project play in it? A decisive one, because digitization isn´t only relevant for a company´s back-end or commercial processes. It actually affects the entire product development process. The practical advantages are clear: Users can utilize the services of the Eplan Platform…

Assembly Machinery

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Your one stop source for custom: Rotary Dial, Chassis & Robotic Assembly Equipment Assembly machines tied directly to molding Packaging Machinery Custom Tooling & Assembly Fixtures Vibratory Feeders and Part Loading Systems Vision Inspection & Measurement Systems Automation Development Inc manufactures custom equipment for assembling, testing and packing a wide variety of products. From initial…

Ring Encoders vs Frameless Resolvers

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Introduction This article reviews ring encoders and frameless resolvers, compares their merits, and presents an alternate approach. It’s especially suitable for engineers designing gimbals and electrical actuation systems for high-performance motion control. Ring encoders and frameless resolvers are generally the engineer’s first choice for accurate angle measurement of large diameter shafts. As soon as a shaft…

Machining difficult aerospace materials

aerospace parts, cnc machining parts, fastener, machining methodsBy sysuser

After giant aerospace companies duke it out for lucrative defense and commercial airline contracts, the subcontracting games begin. Opportunities can be plentiful, but shops in unfamiliar territory can get themselves into trouble when bidding on projects. Machine shops new to aerospace machining should be aware of the risks, not just the rewards. Why it’s daunting…

Okuma makes way for digitalisation and automation

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Okuma provides solutions for digital production processes and automation for the metalworking industry. At this year’s EMO Hannover (16-21 September 2019, hall 27/D26), the industry’s only single-source provider presents solutions for holistic process planning, connectivity and production analysis. In combination with Okuma machine tools, these Smart Factory solutions offer a substantial added value and represent…

High functionality in a compact space

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Bystronic’s new Xpert 80 press brake offers anything but uniformity. Increased power for versatile bent parts. Increased bending length for complex individual parts and large series. And increased dynamics for fast bending sequences. With the new Xpert 80, Bystronic is continuing the concept of the mobile press brake, which the smaller version, the Xpert 40,…

Porcupine with unyielding spines

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After the successful market launch of the F5041 and F5141 shoulder mills, Walter is now launching the F5138 – the first porcupine cutter in a refined Blaxx™ design. Effective performance in this milling category requires the most stable and reliable tool concepts – and it is precisely this requirement that Walter Blaxx™ fulfils. The user…

New flagship for demanding precision machining

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SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems extends its program for high performance hydraulic expansion toolholders with the TENDO AVIATION. After the introduction of the powerful SCHUNK TENDO-E compact universal toolholder in 2010, SCHUNK continues this unique story of success, by focusing on demanding precision applications, which particularly occur in the aerospace…

Parting made easy

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Together with the Walter Cut SX grooving system, Walter AG is launching a new Blaxx™-designed parting and slitting mill on the market: The F5055. It shares an extremely robust and precise construction, as well as outstanding performance and process reliability, with the other milling cutters in the BlaxxTM range. The new Walter Cut SX grooving system…

Endless threading

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The Prototex® Eco Plus from the competence brand Walter Prototyp really stands out among through-hole taps. Above all, this is due to their universal application combined with outstanding performance. Thanks to new manufacturing techniques, Walter AG has succeeded in further optimising this multi-talented tool. The Walter Prototyp Prototex® Eco Plus is the multi-talented tool among through-hole…

Waterjet and laser cutting: a perfect pair

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To stay competitive, shorten lead times, and increase the markets they can serve, many laser job shops are adding abrasive waterjets to their machining equipment inventory. To uncover why the relatively new waterjet cutting method is gaining popularity with these traditional machining shops, let’s first take a look at how each technology works. Laser A…

Etching microstructures with lasers

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Ultrafast lasers have introduced new possibilities in engraving ultrafine structures, and scientists are now also investigating how to use them to etch microstructures into thin glass. There are possible applications in analytics (lab on a chip) and especially in electronics and the consumer sector, where great interest has been shown. This new method was born…

New dampened CoroBore® 825 improves security and productivity

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Enhanced performance with Silent Tools™ dampening technology and lighter, shorter head Source: sandvik.coromant.com Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant is releasing a new-generation CoroBore® 825 dampened fine-boring tool. The system makes use of Silent Tools™ technology, with dampers dimensioned specifically to suit every adapter size in the assortment and deliver maximum performance for…

Venturing into metal additive manufacturing

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The market for specialist metal additive manufacturing (AM)services is rapidly evolving as more and more companies realise the advantages which metal additive manufacturing offers over more traditional design and manufacturing techniques. AM sample printed by 3D Metalforge Source: renishaw.com 3D Metalforge, a nascent additive manufacturer, set-out to provide customers with a complete end-to-end 3D metal…

High-end drilling taken to the next level

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WNT, the flagship brand for high-quality cutting tools from the CERATIZIT Group, has upgraded two of its high-performance tools, the WTX Speed and WTX Feed drills. The result is significantly enhanced performance. Already seen as premium class high-performance drilling tools the upgrades will further enhance productivity and performance. The gold-coloured Dragonskin coating for the WTX…

Machining in a new dimension

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With the R200, INDEX has a cutting-edge turning/milling center with unparalleled efficient manufacturing capabilities in its product portfolio. Two powerful motorized milling spindles and two movable work spindles perform extremely productive and flexible machining operations in two independent subsystems – even for machining with 5 axes. The INDEX R200 turning/milling center—a new dimension in…

Maximise turning

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Manufacturers that use PrimeTurning™ technology from cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant will welcome the upgraded CoroPlus® ToolPath for PrimeTurning software designed to help them speed up their operations and planning processes. Part of the Sandvik Coromant digitally connected CoroPlus® suite of solutions for machine shops, the software facilitates maximum turning productivity and…

Marine autonomy without reliance on GNSS

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Ship technology companies Sonardyne and Guidance Marine are working together on a project that will help unmanned autonomous vessels navigate, even when they lose access to global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). The project will combine Sonardyne’s underwater positioning systems and Guidance Marine’s relative surface positioning systems into one integrated solution to enable vessels to maintain safe passage…

Novel compact lensed ferrule for connectors

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The harsh environment fibre optic components (HEFO) market is dominated by volumes of commercial and industrial products, such as optical connectors for Industry 4.0. However, in terms of turnover, the military-aerospace sector dominates. In fact, this sector typically results in higher profitability and consists of products requiring a high rate of customisation. As a consequence,…

Smart home and car integration

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The importance of the growing smart home market is drawing in car manufacturers and their development strategies. Mercedes, BMW, Ford and others are all bringing Amazon Alexa and other smart home voice control platforms into their connected cars. But, voice control is just the start. According to ABI Research, by 2022, more than 500 million…

New swarming tech for robots

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A new generation of swarming robots which can independently learn and evolve new behaviours in the wild is one step closer, thanks to research from the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England (UWE). The team used artificial evolution to enable the robots to automatically learn swarm behaviours which are understandable to humans.…

The Future Of Vehicle Autonomy

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Vehicle manufacturers are investing heavily in autonomy and the communications infrastructure required to make autonomous vehicles work, without compromising on user safety or cyberdata safety. Here, we take a look at the steps General Motors and Honda have taken with Cybersecurity, whilst analysing the rigorous testing autonomous vehicles go through to be declared road worthy.…

Modern electronics supports and simplifies non-CNC metrology

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source:engineerlive.com If manual inspection of two-dimensional components on a measuring machine, optical profile projector or measuring microscope is too time consuming or not sufficiently precise, the new Quadra-Chek 2000 from Heidenhain could help. Equipped with embedded evaluation software and a high resolution, 7-inch, hardened colour touchscreen, the unit has a built-in power supply, rugged aluminium housing and…

Machining in a new dimension

aerospace parts, fastener, machining methodsBy sysuser

With the R200, INDEX has a cutting-edge turning/milling center with unparalleled efficient manufacturing capabilities in its product portfolio. Two powerful motorized milling spindles and two movable work spindles perform extremely productive and flexible machining operations in two independent subsystems – even for machining with 5 axes. The INDEX R200 turning/milling center—a new dimension in…

UK Autodrive findings released

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Source:eurekamagazine.co.uk In December 2014 UK Autodrive was named as the largest of three successful consortia to be selected in response to Innovate UK’s ‘Introducing driverless cars to UK roads’ competition. In late 2018 the project successfully concluded, with the world’s first multi-modal journey featuring connected and autonomous road- and pavement-based vehicles. The findings of this project…

Upcoming webinar: Tackling CAD model clean-up for simulation and design

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On Tuesday 15th October 2019, Eureka! and International TechneGroup (ITI) will be bringing design engineers a webinar hosted by ITI’s managing director, Andy Chinn. Today’s model-based enterprise demands ever greater reuse of 3D CAD model geometry across diverse simulation, design and manufacturing applications. Clean, reusable 3D geometry suitably adapted for downstream applications is a…

Heller Machine Tools Changes Sales and Service Model in US

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Heller Machine Tools is changing its business model in the North American market, transitioning to both direct and distributor-based sales and service. The move is expected to provide customers with a more local interface that can provide sales, engineering and customer support through a new distribution network while still maintaining its existing direct Key Account business. Heller’s new distribution…

Phase-matched cables for phased array antennas

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Sponsored content Phased array antennas are used in several different terrestrial, oceanic, aeronautic and space applications, such as broadcasting, communications, radar, imaging, guidance, navigation and control. Conventional antennas incorporate gimbals and motor drives that are used for tracking and pointing the antenna in the desired direction. Phased array antennas consist of several smaller antennas that…

Tips for Tapping Titanium Alloys

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Tapping titanium alloys such as titanium 6Al4V is more difficult than tapping most alloyed materials, but certainly doable with appropriate taps and techniques. Titanium is both strong and lightweight, making it a very appealing metal for applications in aerospace, medical and other industries. However, the unusual properties of titanium make it challenging for manufacturing…

Intelligent manufacturing for industry 4.0

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Paul Maxted, director of industrial metrology applications at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw discusses how intelligent manufacturing is benefiting the metalcutting industry. A machine tool probe application at Triumph Fabrications Joseph Whitworth, a leading Victorian tool maker who is better known for his screw thread design, was also a pioneer in the production of…

Intelligent manufacturing for industry 4.0

aerospace parts, cnc machining parts, fastener, machining methodsBy sysuser

Paul Maxted, director of industrial metrology applications at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw discusses how intelligent manufacturing is benefiting the metalcutting industry. A machine tool probe application at Triumph Fabrications Joseph Whitworth, a leading Victorian tool maker who is better known for his screw thread design, was also a pioneer in the production of…

CFRP employed in oil control valve

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Asian automaker replaces machined aluminum in an injection molded oil control valve with carbon fiber-reinforced composite. An Asian automaker has replaced machined aluminum with a unique carbon fiber-reinforced composite in an injection molded oil control valve within the variable valve timing system that controls engine intake and exhaust. The high-performance thermoplastic valve (2-8 valves per…

How Swiss Screw Machines Work

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Screw machines are automated lathes which can machine turned parts. The appellation “screw machine” might be slightly misleading, as they don’t actually screw anything in, nor do they necessarily thread materials, although this is one of their functions. Essentially, they machine components by spinning on a very quickly rotating lathe, which shaves metal down…

Precision Gearbox Market Research Represent Huge Growth Forecast to 2024

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Market Study Report adds 2024 global Precision Gearbox market report that offers an exhaustive coverage of the industry with brief analysis, data charts, figures, statistics that help take business decisions, company profiles and more. Precision Gearbox Market size is set to exceed USD 2.5 billion by 2024, Advancements in robotic systems will support precision gearbox…

State-of-the-art milling

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Advancements in milling, including tooling, workholding, and CAM software, are making it easier to produce complex components with tight tolerances. Purchasing a high-speed, extremely accurate machine is just the first step to incorporate state-of-the-art milling into any shop. However, it is important to consider what tooling, fixtures, software, and shop floor conditions factors create the…

Why and How You Should Measure Bearing Run-out

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Efficiency and precision are essential elements in most mechanical systems. For this reason, bearing run-out is key to keeping your systems running the way they were intended. There are two types of run-out specified for bearings: radial run-out and face run-out. Radial run-out is the variation of wall thickness in a bearing race. In technical…

Precision Gear Tooth Metrology

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Today’s cars and trucks provide an unprecedented level of comfort and convenience, with considerable emphasis on reducing cabin noise to ensure the best possible driving environment. So, the last thing that an automaker wants to hear when testing its new vehicles is a pervasive humming sound that seems to emanate from nowhere. But this is…

Hot Techniques for Cutting High-Temperature Alloys

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Machining HRSAs starts with a stable machine, rigid workholding, and a very stiff interface between spindle and toolholder For Dale Mickelson, Yasda product manager at Methods Machine Tools Inc.(Sudbury, MA) and author of several books on hard milling, tackling heat-resistant superalloys (HRSAs) requires the perfect combination of machine, workholding, tooling, tool paths and coolant. Mickelson is…

How to remove a broken bolt and repair damaged threads

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Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You’re at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up with the best approach for how to get it out without further damaging…

Electric aircraft close to take-off

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Technology is being developed that could see electric aircraft in our skies within just 10 years. Magnetic gear manufacturer, Magnomatics CEO, David Latimer explores how pressures to reduce noise and carbon dioxide emissions is driving the innovations that will make this possible. Magnomatics proprietary Pseudo Direct Drive technology will be showcased at the Farnborough Airshow…

Cutting Tool Vibration Control Technology Boosts Machining Productivity

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Cutting tools with vibration control technology can substantially increase machining productivity on almost any machine tool or workpiece. Uncontrolled vibration creates multiple problems in metalcutting operations. Varying forces in the cutting process cause vibration and tool chatter that degrade part surface quality, quickly wear or break cutting tools and damage machine tool components. Passive/dynamic vibration…

Machining difficult aerospace materials

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After giant aerospace companies duke it out for lucrative defense and commercial airline contracts, the subcontracting games begin. Opportunities can be plentiful, but shops in unfamiliar territory can get themselves into trouble when bidding on projects. Machine shops new to aerospace machining should be aware of the risks, not just the rewards. Why it’s daunting…

Cutting Tool Vibration Control Technology Boosts Machining Productivity

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Cutting tools with vibration control technology can substantially increase machining productivity on almost any machine tool or workpiece. Uncontrolled vibration creates multiple problems in metalcutting operations. Varying forces in the cutting process cause vibration and tool chatter that degrade part surface quality, quickly wear or break cutting tools and damage machine tool components. Passive/dynamic vibration…

Ring Encoders vs Frameless Resolvers

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Introduction This article reviews ring encoders and frameless resolvers, compares their merits, and presents an alternate approach. It’s especially suitable for engineers designing gimbals and electrical actuation systems for high-performance motion control. Ring encoders and frameless resolvers are generally the engineer’s first choice for accurate angle measurement of large diameter shafts. As soon as a shaft…

5 keys for improving hole quality

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Hole depth, tolerance, and location will determine the type of drill needed Many many variables must be considered before selecting a holemaking tool. A proper drilling operation allows chips to break and provides better chip formation, preventing or at least reducing chip packing. Photo courtesy of Tungaloy. Drilling a hole may seem like a simple…

Seattle maker of massive gears changes hands after seven-decade run

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After more than 70 years of building and repairing heavy industrial gears like those that raise the Ballard and Fremont drawbridges, The Gear Works closed abruptly last week, laid off all its employees and sold its equipment to a neighboring machine shop. Machinist Bill Pham measures a chunk of steel that will become a gear…

Ring Encoders vs Frameless Resolvers

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Introduction This article reviews ring encoders and frameless resolvers, compares their merits, and presents an alternate approach. It’s especially suitable for engineers designing gimbals and electrical actuation systems for high-performance motion control. Ring encoders and frameless resolvers are generally the engineer’s first choice for accurate angle measurement of large diameter shafts. As soon as a shaft…

Seattle maker of massive gears changes hands after seven-decade run

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After more than 70 years of building and repairing heavy industrial gears like those that raise the Ballard and Fremont drawbridges, The Gear Works closed abruptly last week, laid off all its employees and sold its equipment to a neighboring machine shop. Machinist Bill Pham measures a chunk of steel that will become a gear…

Take a Look at Daher

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Many of us who regularly pilgrim to major aviation shows in the U.S. and Europe have seen the sleek and fast TBM turboprop aircraft. Those who have recently visited the TBM exhibits may have noticed another name in front of TBM, the name DAHER. So who is Daher and what does this new name stand…

5 keys for improving hole quality

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Hole depth, tolerance, and location will determine the type of drill needed Many many variables must be considered before selecting a holemaking tool. A proper drilling operation allows chips to break and provides better chip formation, preventing or at least reducing chip packing. Photo courtesy of Tungaloy. Drilling a hole may seem like a simple…

5 keys for improving hole quality

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Hole depth, tolerance, and location will determine the type of drill needed Many many variables must be considered before selecting a holemaking tool. A proper drilling operation allows chips to break and provides better chip formation, preventing or at least reducing chip packing. Photo courtesy of Tungaloy. Drilling a hole may seem like a simple…

Take a Look at Daher

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Many of us who regularly pilgrim to major aviation shows in the U.S. and Europe have seen the sleek and fast TBM turboprop aircraft. Those who have recently visited the TBM exhibits may have noticed another name in front of TBM, the name DAHER. So who is Daher and what does this new name stand…

Seattle maker of massive gears changes hands after seven-decade run

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After more than 70 years of building and repairing heavy industrial gears like those that raise the Ballard and Fremont drawbridges, The Gear Works closed abruptly last week, laid off all its employees and sold its equipment to a neighboring machine shop. Machinist Bill Pham measures a chunk of steel that will become a gear…

The Value of PVD Coatings for Medical Devices

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Look and performance of medical devices such as drills, needles and “wear” parts used in various device assemblies Effective masking ensures the PVD coating is applied only where it is required. PVD coatings are also commonly used for cutting tools and are said to increase tool life as much as 10 times compared to uncoated…

UNIQUE IRISH NAILING SYSTEM CLEARED FOR U.S. AND EUROPE

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The company made that bold claim in a January 16, 2018 company press release announcing the notification of U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and European CE mark approval for its Apex Tibial Nailing System. According to the announcement, the system’s “revolutionary micromotion locking mode allows controlled axial movement with exceptional torsional stability, providing the ideal conditions…

Good turn-out: Developments in turning technology

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Developments in turning technology embrace automation, integration with associated processes, multitasking, better swarf management and new cutting grades Automation and easy integration continue to influence production equipment development. For example, DMG Mori has introduced a mobile robotic cell, Robo2Go, to automate turning. The unit loads raw billets from a tray and unloads machined components automatically,…

Good turn-out: Developments in turning technology

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Developments in turning technology embrace automation, integration with associated processes, multitasking, better swarf management and new cutting grades Automation and easy integration continue to influence production equipment development. For example, DMG Mori has introduced a mobile robotic cell, Robo2Go, to automate turning. The unit loads raw billets from a tray and unloads machined components automatically,…

Fasteners for Automotive Lightweighting

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Hybrid welding-fastener processes join self-piercing riveting as the best technologies for automotive lightweighting. U.S. automakers are wrestling with the challenge of reducing vehicle weight to meet the 2025 CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) mandate, which requires new cars and trucks to achieve 55 miles per gallon. Meeting that challenge will require the latest advances in…

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Launches HTA Measurement Solution Range

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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the extension of its HTA high throughput and accuracy solution range to ultra-high accuracy coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The technology package is designed to integrate dimensional inspection more effectively into the production process by reducing measurement cycle times and providing rich data sets. The HTA solutions are based on Hexagon’s patented…

Why roller screws are fast becoming the de facto choice for the modern machine builder

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Automated industrial systems such as assembly cells and production lines are getting smaller and so manufacturers are continuing to develop more compact systems that take up less space. This demand is accompanied by a demand for greater reliability, lower power consumption and higher levels of precision. Here, electronic systems have an important role to play…

Mazak Adaptive Gear Machining Solutions to Take Center Stage at Gear Expo

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At Gear Expo 2017, Mazak will demonstrate recent advancements in manufacturing systems and processes that make the business of producing high-quality gears an easier, faster and highly profitable endeavor for job shops across all industry segments. Visitors to booth 123 will discover how Mazak’s Multi-Tasking Machines, when equipped with the latest MAZATROL Smooth CNC and Mazak…

Interconnect with Swage-mount PCB Pins

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Mill-Max is adding six new offerings for interconnect applications to its line of swage-mount printed circuit board pins. These swage-mount terminals are designed to be mechanically fastened to a board or panel and plugged into sockets, or soldered into mating boards for interconnect configurations such as board stacking. Often thought of as wire-to-board soldering terminals…

HMC Skiving Consolidates Gear Machining

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A rigid machine platform and the right CNC promise to reduce stackup error and cycle times for both established gear-making operations and new players. Gear manufacturing is less exclusive than it used to be. That is according to a machine tool builder offering what are said to be the first horizontal machining centers in the…

Virtual and real production worlds are merging

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The force with which the digital transformation is starting to steamroll automated production will be obvious at automatica 2018, in Munich from June 19 to 22. Terms like cloud robotics, deep learning and smart production are no longer just catchwords, but instead are increasingly becoming experienced reality. Kuka: In a digitally networked system, in which…

What Should You Consider When Turning Micro Parts on a Lathe?

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The length of this part is 0.08 inch. Effective turning of this part requires one to look at the entire machining process, which includes machine, cutters and operator. The manufacture of miniature parts is not new, but over the past several years, there has been a trend toward continued miniaturization in a range of industries,…

HMC Skiving Consolidates Gear Machining

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A rigid machine platform and the right CNC promise to reduce stackup error and cycle times for both established gear-making operations and new players. Gear manufacturing is less exclusive than it used to be. That is according to a machine tool builder offering what are said to be the first horizontal machining centers in the…

Why and How You Should Measure Bearing Run-out

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Efficiency and precision are essential elements in most mechanical systems. For this reason, bearing run-out is key to keeping your systems running the way they were intended. There are two types of run-out specified for bearings: radial run-out and face run-out. Radial run-out is the variation of wall thickness in a bearing race. In technical…

Laser Lathes Consolidate Medical Manufacturing

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though the parts described in the article couldn’t be photographed, an example of the kind of work that Northeast Laser & Electropolishing pursues for its two LaserSwiss Swiss-type lathes (shown here) can be seen in the next photo. The addition of a laser-cutting head extends the benefits of setup consolidation to tiny, intricate features that…

3D Printing Start-Up Competes with Injection Molding

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Comparison of injection molding and 3D printing costs. It is assumed that the injection mold costs $5000 and the cost per part, exclusive of mold-amortization, is 20¢. Total cost per molded part, including mold amortization declines with volume, while 3D-printed part cost is constant at an assumed 70¢. GOING AFTER INJECTION MOLDING According to Bentz,…

Industries Making Use of High-Tolerance CNC Machining

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Machining refers to the process of controlled metal removal, which takes a piece of material, referred to as a blank, and transforms it into a finished product. Machining encompasses many different manufacturing processes, including milling, turning, drilling, and tapping. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, in particular, involves the use of computer programming and electromechanical devices…

Iscar indexable tools challenge solid carbide for small diameters

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Rotating one-piece solid carbide tools traditionally dominate the market for diameter ranges of up to 20mm and indexable tool manufacturers have not yet succeeded in penetrating this solid stronghold. Several important factors contribute to the historical perception of solid carbide as a better bet for tooling reliability. Solid carbide tool accuracy compares favourably with that…

Machining difficult aerospace materials

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After giant aerospace companies duke it out for lucrative defense and commercial airline contracts, the subcontracting games begin. Opportunities can be plentiful, but shops in unfamiliar territory can get themselves into trouble when bidding on projects. Machine shops new to aerospace machining should be aware of the risks, not just the rewards. Why it’s daunting…

Gears Look to the Future for Material

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Gears are a common component of modern machinery, found in gearheads, watches, motors, furnaces, and automation equipment. Due to the ease of manufacturing and the variety of alloys available, metal alloys are the most common material used for gears. However, alternatives are available: ceramic and metal injection molding offer higher strengths and other properties that…

How Swiss Screw Machines Work

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Screw machines are automated lathes which can machine turned parts. The appellation “screw machine” might be slightly misleading, as they don’t actually screw anything in, nor do they necessarily thread materials, although this is one of their functions. Essentially, they machine components by spinning on a very quickly rotating lathe, which shaves metal down to…

Stream Finishing Confines Friction to the Racetrack

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To improve component finish as well as engine and gearbox performance for its customers, this racing motorcycle rebuild company based in the UK has gears and other components treated with a super-finishing process common to jewelry and aerospace applications. Every motorcycle race team and rider continuously works to improve engine performance. Kieran Sangha, owner of…

MILLS CNC OPEN HOUSE TO SHOW VISITORS TECHNOLOGY THAT REPRESENTS A GIANT LEAP

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New and recently launched Doosan machines, as well as Mills CNC’s latest industrial and collaborative robot solutions, will be on show in October during a two-day Open House. To be held on 9 and 10 October at Mills CNC’s Technology Campus facility in Leamington and branded ‘Another Giant Leap’, the event makes more than a…

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