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The article focuses on the benefits of ballbar testing for low-volume manufacturing, highlighting diagnosing machine errors, reducing costs, and improving repeatability. Topics include the surprise discovery of misalignment in machines at the Autodesk Technology Centers, the use of ballbar testing to ensure machine accuracy in earthquake-prone areas, and the lessons learned about machine calibration and maintenance.

The article focuses on how the Kinetic Company successfully manages both high- and low-volume production jobs, emphasizing the importance of process expertise and precise production planning. It discusses the challenges of balancing varying part volumes, the significance of maintaining machine expertise, and the role of an efficient production scheduling system in optimizing operations.

The article focuses on ProShop ERP showcasing its digital ecosystem, a comprehensive ERP/MES/QMS solution designed to integrate various manufacturing functions into a unified platform for small to medium-sized companies, replacing multiple software programs to simplify project management.

The article focuses on Open Mind Technologies joining the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC R&D) to collaborate on advancing CAD/CAM solutions and optimizing manufacturing processes through its HyperMill software.

The article presents an interview with Michael Tamasi, President and Chief Executive Officer of AccuRounds, which specializes in making round parts of semiconductors with extremely tight tolerances. He discusses the customer demand for parts in the semiconductor industry, kind of parts made by machine shops for producing semiconductors, and semiconductor manufacturing.

The article evaluates the Renishaw's Central software that aggregates shopfloor data, enabling real-time monitoring, process control, and quality assurance for automated manufacturing operations.

The article focuses on the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 event, featuring over 1,500 booths showcasing innovative solutions such as haptic feedback for remote robot operation and business services addressing labor issues via an app. Topics include the diverse offerings from new and established exhibitors, highlighting advancements in additive manufacturing, automation, workforce management, and industrial technologies across various sectors.

The article discusses ProShop Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)'s partnership with Purdue University's Industrial Engineering School (IE), providing technology for a technologically advanced manufacturing lab, including the integration of ProShop ERP for inventory management.

The article shows how partial automation inspired collaborative robot overhaul and boosted productivity at contract manufacturer Wagner Machine. It reports the company's investments in metal additive manufacturing, bar feeders, FANUC RoboDrills and CRX collaborative robots. It outlines refinements made by the company as part of simplifying its automation process that include development of custom frames, usage of repositioning block, in-machine probing and machine chip and coolant management.

The article focuses on Fastems LLC showcasing its flexible automation systems, including the entry-level Flexible Pallet Tower (FPT) and the MMS software, with educational sessions, live demonstrations, and customer case studies to highlight their capabilities in enhancing machine shop.

The article focuses on Siemens presenting its comprehensive machine tool CNC portfolio and digitalization software, particularly highlighting the digital native Sinumerik One control platform for machining applications.

The article focuses on Erowa's Vise Power Clamp (VPC) workholding system, which is designed to ensure reliable manufacturing processes with simple preparation and versatile clamping using two chuck sizes and matching spigots.

The article focuses on the importance of selecting the right metalworking fluid, highlighting B-Cool Motec 501 by Blaser Swisslube as tailored for high-volume automotive parts production. Topics include its unique chemical composition ensuring productivity gains through extended tool life and efficiency improvements, particularly beneficial for machining engine components, alloy wheels, and turbochargers.

The article discusses advanced manufacturing and precision machining by reducing errors through its Productive Process Pyramid by focusing on preventive controls, predictive setups, and comprehensive post-process evaluations to achieve a high-quality yield of zero parts with downstream quality issues. It mentions the role of proper machine installation and maintenance in error prevention, stressing the need for accurate data to implement effective process controls in smart manufacturing.

This section offers news briefs pertaining to the metalworking technology industry, as of March 2022. Robotics industry veteran John Burg will retire from Acieta, the robotic integration company he founded. Verisurf Software Inc. has collaborated with interactive learning platform Open X Education to develop a new metrology learning program. Machine tool supplier Methods Machine Tools Inc. has partnered with Weiler to offer its V-series and E-series lathes in North America.

The article focuses on the fact that metal 3D printing via laser powder bed fusion which is an expensive process, has the chance for failure in the postprocessing steps. It mentions that U.S-based Big Daishowa Inc. provides a face-grooving attachment to meet Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM's), Statesville, North Carolina, needs to reduce cycle times for the operation, extend tool life and improve repeatability.

The article focuses on harmonious marriage of CNC machining and sheet-metal fabricating equipment depends on identifying the right process and the right price for every part. Topics include the diversification and expansion of machining and fabricating capabilities have been driven in part by adhering to one central idea.

The article offers information on use of Weingärtner's WeinCAD and a customized Pick Up 400 mill-turn center by Arburg GmbH + Co KG. Topics discussed include focus to replace its existing whirling technology with a more flexible method of screw production; focus to handle process development and geometrical design to automatic generation of the program for the control system; and clamping concept involving prismatic jaw steady rests.

The article informs that constant pressure on manufacturers to both enhance the efficiency of manufacturing and enhance the performance of manufactured products. Topics include job shops to large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), superfinishing has found roles in small medical parts; and job shops to large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), superfinishing has found roles in small medical parts.

The article offers the modern equipment review including Minimicromar3, an in- and post-process grinding gauge from Marposs Corp.; DM-9CNC Wheel Dressing Machine from Glebar Company; and Norton Winter Aeon Electroplated Grinding Wheels from Norton Abrasives.

The article discusses the sudden surge in orders for a part used in COVID diagnostic equipment forced CBM Industries to quickly adapt to its first horizontal machining center, including the challenges of fixturing and lights-out machining. Topics discussed include CBM Industries, a manufacturer based in Taunton, Massachusetts, experienced, this process can be challenging, especially when it comes in the middle of a pandemic and a drastic increase.

The article offers information on Rigibore's ActiveEdge boring bars and Zenith system automatically adjust based on in-process measurement data, reducing scrap and aiding in lights out machining. Topics include Zenith interface adjusts the boring bar based on user-defined warning limits that are inside the tolerance of the hole.

The article informs that Bavarian-based computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing company Schmauser Müller Metalltechnik produces individual and small series of parts from a variety of materials with high precision and flexibility. Topics include service portfolio includes fixture construction, metal processing and associated Computer-aided design (CAD) design; and with innovative feeding technology for a start-up company that uses physics and AI to simulate feeding processes.

The article informs about the efforts of Baker Industries for machining a large 3D-printed part for aerospace composite tooling is fundamentally different than manufacturing the part traditionally. Topics include additive manufacturing (AM) production business called 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing near Indianapolis; and Baker Industries, a subcontract manufacturer located near Detroit that primarily serves the original equipment manufacturers and Tier-One aerospace and automotive sectors.

The article offers information on Automated Part Setup which Maximizes Machine Utilization for Additive Manufacturing. It mentions recommendation of a 20-micron bag or cartridge filter, at minimum, to catch any fine solids and adequately protect the tool, the sump pump and keep the coolant ports from clogging.

The article offers information on C&A Tool Engineering Inc., a contract manufacturing company in Churubusco, Indiana. It mentions ideas about manufacturing, his principles of leadership and energetic spirit as an ongoing legacy; and success of C&A is primarily a result of adhering to their principles.

The article offers information on lean manufacturing process which begins with a common selection of cutting tools and five-axis machining fixtures. It mentions technology surrounding the cells drives lean as well, including an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, machine monitoring software, automated presetting and digitalized tool data management.

The article offers information that computer numerical control machines (CNC) Machining as a Business Strategy for three-dimensional (3D) Printing. It mentions the use of the additive manufacturing (AM) technology for increasing the industrial production. It discusses the launching 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing in the Indianapolis, Indiana.

The article features Feintool, a manufacturer of fineblanking machines and components, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Topics covered include the company's decision to embrace hard milling as its go-to finishing process, the advantage of hard milling over hand grinding in terms of repeatability, geometry and speed, and Feintool's work with machine company Makino to develop a process.

The article features Pinnacle Machine Works, a manufacturer of oilfield couplings in Houston, Texas. Topics covered include the company's decision to shift to new quality control options, its use of quality management software MeasurLink, and the results of this move which include an improvement in the quality control process and an increase in productivity.

The article offers a review of several manufacturing software including the 2020.1 Visi mold and die software, from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, the Insight Centerpoint weld data monitoring software from Miller Electric Mfg. and the Version 9.0 of Vericutfrom CGTech.

A review is offered for the precision hydraulic manifolds manufacturing unit of Tomenson Machine Works, located in West Chicago, Illinois.

The article reports the Mazak Corporation's Discover 2019 technology and education event held at Florence, Kentucky in November, 2019. Topics include celebration of the company's 100th anniversary and showcase of more than 30 live machine tool demonstrations; and presentations of Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation, and Cisco Systems.

The article evaluates the Desktop Metal Shop System 3D from Desktop Metal.

The article discusses FANUC America's 461,000-square-foot North Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Topics include the company's departments, including engineering, product development, reliability testing and warehousing, factory automation systems occupying building space in Michigan's Oakland County, and Orderfox.com launching a free RFQ placement service designed to assist buyers in creating requests for quotes.

The article focuses on laser engraving parts has become an essential process at MRS Machining and marked parts mean that both the manufacturer and the customer are protected from misidentifying parts. Topics include the laser marking parts was not a standard practice for MRS Machining, and the parts had not been produced by MRS Machining, and those that did come from the shop were well within specification.

The article focuses on the machining process in digital manufacturing and the importance of considering machining dynamics beyond just geometry. Topics include forced vibration and self-excited vibration during machining, the role of spindle speed and depth of cut in chatter, and the use of frequency response function (FRF) and modal testing to identify vibration modes and generate stability maps for optimal machining parameters.

The article offers information on the Quality Information Framework (QIF) helps connect product data with process data in emerging data-driven environments. It mentions the main benefit of QIF is that it fills a gap needed to implement Industry 4.0 or data driven manufacturing; and also mentions the purpose of QIF is to provide interoperability and exchangeability for computer-generated data related to quality control in manufacturing.

The article offers information on the Watson Gym Equipment company. Topics discussed include replacing manual labor with computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)-powered laser cutting; combination of Mazak Optonics laser cutting technology and Radan CAD/CAM software; and views of Simon Watson, Managing Director also present.

The article discusses the U.S. manufacturer on working in sectors like aerospace or automotive, designing and producing metal end products. Topics include Phil Montalto, chief executive officer at research and development manufacturing on keeping a jewelry manufacturing business alive in new era; R&D Manufacturing on moving away from three dimensional (3D) printing in the creation of master models and prototyping; and advanced technology and efficiency which helped in R&D Manufacturing growth.

The article discusses Ed Beaumont, president of Beaumont Machine on planning of business decision to move his company back to the technicians. Topics include renewing the relationships for building a niche area of aerospace manufacturing; engine builders are adapting a new business model to lease their engines; and views of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) president, Matthew E. Croson on delivering a world-class facility with the equipment, tools, and knowledge.

The article deals with the five-axis machining capability of the machine shop Powill Manufacturing and Engineering which can be enhanced by custom fixtures designed and manufactured in house. Topics covered include the features of the NMV5000 five-axis machinery from DMG Mori and the CAD/CAM software for the shop's five-axis machine.

The article evaluates the Unilock pallets from Big Kaiser which have reduced setup time by as much as 80 percent and improved efficiency.

The article reports that MusashiAI has developed an automated visual inspection system that could free a significant portion of the automotive workforce to perform easier, with interesting tasks. Topics include optical, edge computing and artificial intelligence technology to produce better results than human visual inspectors in testing; and employees working in the automotive industry in Japan are visual inspectors.

The article evaluates the MSC Machine Monitoring from MSC Industrial Supply Co. which provides real-time data and insights to optimize manufacturing processes and maximize shopfloor equipment efficiency.

The article offers information of Wet Design streamlines production by performing all its processes in house, and Esprit helps the company stay on track for tight deadlines across its many machines. It mentions that the Wet's design, engineering and manufacturing teams require a varied array of machines to keep their work on the cutting edge.

The article presents the questions and answers related to Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) help save weight, DFAM help create novel internal features, and DFAM help engineer innovative surfaces.

The article reviews the Hybrid Mill machining center from C.R. Onsrud.

The article features Wells Manufacturing, a producer of parts for many industries, located in Houston, Texas. Topics covered include the company's decision to change the metalworking fluid for its computer numerical control (CNC) machines, and the advantage of the Synergy 735 solution from Blaser Swisslube over its old metalworking fluid in terms of air quality, tool life and sump life.