Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.
Cumberland Additive’s CNC programmer in Pennsylvania spends most of his time writing programs for machine tools in Texas. Cnc Machine Tools
Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.
Small details and features can have an outsized impact on large parts, such as Barbco’s collapsible utility drill head.
After more than 40 years in business, this shop has learned how to adapt to stay profitable.
Recognizing the demand for automation solutions in grinding and finishing applications, this abrasives manufacturer is providing free consulting services to help shops develop automated processes.
Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.
Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.
Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.
A study in repeatable and flexible workholding by one OEM for another.
Intech Athens’ inventory management system, which includes vertical lift modules from Kardex Remstar and tool management software from ZOLLER, has saved the company time, space and money.
To cut out laborious manual processes like hand-grinding, this briquette manufacturer revamped its machining and cutting tool arsenal for faster production.
Shops need to look at their people, processes and technology to get the most of out their automation systems.
Controlling variability in a closed-loop manufacturing process requires inspection data collected before, during and immediately after machining — and a means to act on that data in real time. Here’s one system that accomplishes this.
Wolfram Manufacturing showcased its new facility, which houses its machine shop along with space for its work as a provider of its own machine monitoring software and as an integrator for Caron Engineering.
Global manufacturer Fictiv is rapidly expanding its use of data and artificial intelligence to help manufacturers wade through process variables and production strategies. With the release of a new AI platform for material selection, Fictive CEO Dave Evans talks about how the company is leveraging data to unlock creative problem solving for manufacturers.
Implementing ProShop has led to a massive process overhaul at Marzilli Machine. From 2020 to 2021, revenue increased 64% without capital investment.
Hexagon has rearranged its software portfolio into five process-based suites, which include software for every step in the workflow as well as a new program that connects everything, increasing automation and collaboration.
Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its model-based inspection and measurement software, training and live technical support with Hexagon CMMs.
Understanding the differences between measurement methods means their discrepancies can be explained and used as an advantage to produce better correlation.
Zeiss Quality Innovation Days brings together quality and metrology experts from all over the world to take part in industry-specific sessions.
Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.
Fixed-body mechanical plug gages provide fast, high-performance measurement for tight-tolerance holes.
Thanks to ballbar testing with a Renishaw QC20-W, the Autodesk Technology Centers now have more confidence in their machine tools.
Christopher Clark will provide sales, service and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.
Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.
Robotic applications are expanding thanks to rubber and silicone-based systems that can handle fragile materials or parts in varying sizes and shapes.
Shops need to look at their people, processes and technology to get the most of out their automation systems.
Recognizing the demand for automation solutions in grinding and finishing applications, this abrasives manufacturer is providing free consulting services to help shops develop automated processes.
Controlling variability in a closed-loop manufacturing process requires inspection data collected before, during and immediately after machining — and a means to act on that data in real time. Here’s one system that accomplishes this.
Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.
Automation is no longer a luxury in manufacturing today – it’s a necessity. The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect job shops with experts who offer advice and considerations for this process.
The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will give shops of all sizes and production volumes key insights and practical guidance on how to implement automation.
Looking to automate your shop floor? The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect shops with experts who can advise them through this transition.
Attend TASC, The Automated Shop Conference, in Novi, Mich on Oct. 11, 2023 for a comprehensive look into how to use automation to transform your machine shop.
Staying adaptable and leading through change for 95 years and counting, Modern Machine Shop celebrates its 95th Anniversary since its first publication in 1928.
The advance toward increasingly automated machining can be seen in the ways tooling, workholding, gaging and integration all support unattended production. This is the area of innovation I found most compelling at the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show.
The renewal of collaborations, partnerships and networking opportunities created a new level of excitement at IMTS 2022 for 86,307 registrants.
Manufacturing has a multi-talented bunch of people, but who knew so many were adept in the facial hair industry? Check out the best of the beards at IMTS!
This year’s show celebrates 10 years of co-location between IMTS and Hannover Messe.
Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop sits down with Supertec's Don Staggenborg to discuss what the IMTS veterans brought to this year's show.
Meet NASA mission system engineer Mike Menzel and learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope at Mitsui Seiki USA’s booth (338700) in the South Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 15.
Modern electronic height gages are computer-based, touchscreen-operated systems that enable automated measuring routines, error correction and multiple probe offsets, much like a CMM.
These oddities in the way a CNC naturally behaves can help explain some rather unusual situations that may occur during machining.
As part of its commitment to replace its aging submarine fleet, the U.S. Navy is investing heavily in building America’s manufacturing base, including free education and assisting suppliers in modernizing their facilities.
The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.
You cannot begin to take advantage of an available feature if you do not know it exists. Conversely, you will not know how to avoid CNC features that may be detrimental to your process.
Understanding the differences between measurement methods means their discrepancies can be explained and used as an advantage to produce better correlation.
In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."
Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.
Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.
Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.
Explore Tech-Max, a CNC machine shop that specializes in precision machining large and complex parts ranging from 10 in. to over 10 ft.
Jrlon, Inc. is recognized as a dependable source and leading supplier of plastic and specialty metal products. They are one of the premier PTFE processors in the United States. Jrlon's expertise also covers a wide range of other performance plastic materials and alloy steels for custom molding, machining, gear manufacturing, technical industrial coatings, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. Driven by innovative designers and engineers, Jrlon manufactures unique products vital to a wide variety of industries.
In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.
The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.
The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.
When Puneet and Neelam Neotia moved from India to the United States several years ago, they brought with them a family background in manufacturing and CNC machining. Now the couple is working to get their startup machine shop off the ground, sourcing new customers and getting the word out about their shop in Clarksville, Indiana. The couple — proud to publicize their "Made in the USA" parts — is leveraging family connections and manufacturing capabilities back in India, but not in the way that some people assume.
Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team to start over from scratch — and move production back to the United States.
So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?
The Top Shops 2024 survey for the metalworking market is now live, alongside a new homepage collecting the stories of past Honorees.
To combat the skilled labor shortage, this Top Shops honoree turned to partnerships and unique benefits to attract talented workers.
Doubling sales requires more than just robots. Pro Products’ staff works in tandem with robots, performing inspection and other value-added activities.
From cobots to machine monitoring, this Top Shop honoree shows that machining technology is about more than the machine tool.
Deciding to narrow down its jobs and customers was a turning point for 2023 Top Shops Business Strategies honoree Manda Machine that has led to improvements in the front office and on the shop floor.
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In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."
Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.
Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.
Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.
Explore Tech-Max, a CNC machine shop that specializes in precision machining large and complex parts ranging from 10 in. to over 10 ft.
Jrlon, Inc. is recognized as a dependable source and leading supplier of plastic and specialty metal products. They are one of the premier PTFE processors in the United States. Jrlon's expertise also covers a wide range of other performance plastic materials and alloy steels for custom molding, machining, gear manufacturing, technical industrial coatings, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. Driven by innovative designers and engineers, Jrlon manufactures unique products vital to a wide variety of industries.
The MB45 series is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of machining applications, giving customers a cost-effective solution for a wider range of possibilities.
Hurco Companies Inc. extends its partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing, providing a lathe with live tooling capabilities and a five-axis mill.
MK Tools Rambo Speed Drills are well suited for high-speed applications where efficiency is key, including connecting rods, injection pumps, wheel carriers, guide wheel shafts and more.
Christopher Clark will provide sales, service and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.
The Solo L tooling system for spot facing and counterboring is well suited for a wide range machining applications.
The new service center in Sinton, Texas supports the materials and supply chain management needs of manufacturing companies across multiple markets in the region.
While machine data is critical to understanding asset performance, manufacturers need additional context to develop a complete picture of production performance. By capturing operations and work order data in real-time, users can finally visualize and understand not just how their machines are doing but the true status of work-in-process (WIP). In this webinar, MachineMetrics will demonstrate the power of their work order tracking and scheduling analytics releases. Powered by cutting-edge AI, users can now monitor, track, analyze and adjust their production schedules to maximize capacity and get every order shipped on time. It’s time to stop monitoring machines, and start monitoring production. Agenda: The difference between machine monitoring and production monitoring The importance of connecting machine data with operations and work order information Key features MachineMetrics are unveiling to enable next-gen production monitoring
In today's rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, job shops face unique challenges stemming from a severe labor shortage and the growing demand for faster job setup times. This presentation delves into the crucial importance of automation for job shops and highlights ProCobots as a provider of high-mix, low-volume automation solutions. The discussion begins by addressing the pressing issue of labor shortage, which has compelled job shops to seek efficient and cost-effective alternatives. One of the key solutions lies in the extremely fast job setup time offered by automation systems, which streamline processes and reduce reliance on manual labor. The benefits of collaborative robots (cobots) over traditional industrial robots are also highlighted, emphasizing their versatility, safety, and ease of integration into existing workflows. This presentation showcases ProCobots as a provider of effective high-mix, low-volume automation, pointing to how it can cater to the diverse needs of job shops that handle a wide range of parts and projects. Throughout the presentation, attendees are taken through the step-by-step process of automating a part for a Hurco CNC mill using ProCobots' automation software. From initial planning to seamless integration with the Hurco control, participants gain valuable insights into how automation can revolutionize job shops and drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability. By showcasing real-world examples and practical applications, this presentation aims to inspire job shop owners and operators to embrace automation as a strategic imperative for staying competitive in today's dynamic manufacturing environment. Agenda: Why automation? Collaborative robots vs. industrial robots Why ProCobots: system components and the Hurco Automation Job Manager
Learn about the benefits of using fully integrated CAD and CAM software and the automation tools available. Agenda: Learn how to start using the CAM software included with SolidWorks See how a fully integrated CAD/CAM system saves significant amounts of programming time Watch presentations of the automation tools available Gather information on the levels of fully integrated CAD/CAM to fit your machining needs Gain an understanding of how other machine shops have benefitted by using a fully integrated system
See how combining metrology and microscopy technologies can increase efficiency and reduce costs. The growing demand for miniaturization and high-density interconnects make it increasingly difficult to identify defects, meaning a need for inspection technology that can do traditional metrology applications and optical inspection tasks in microscopy. Printed circuit boards (PCB) and printed circuit assemblies (PCA) need advanced metrology and inspection systems to build high reliability devices that are important for new energy vehicles (NEV), aerospace, spacecraft and medical device creation. Both metrology and microscopy technologies combine to fulfill high-end geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) tasks along with image analysis techniques required for new product development and failure analysis inspection. This trend helps manufacturers increase efficiency while saving on service costs and space. Agenda: Understand how trends in electronics and medical manufacturing affect quality assurance Learn how microscopy inspection and metrology work together to support electronics manufacturing Application experts offer inspection tips and example workflows Understand savings made on service costs and space
In a rapidly-evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies into CNC machining operations is not just an innovation but a necessity for staying competitive. Phillips Corporation invites you to this insightful webinar that sheds light on the transformative impact of 3D printing in CNC shops. Join the presenters as they delve into real-world applications, financial insights and the future of manufacturing. Join Phillips for this engaging webinar on how 3D printing can revolutionize your CNC operations from enhancing design flexibility and operational efficiency to securing significant financial advantages. Whether you’re just starting to explore the potential of additive manufacturing or looking to optimize its integration, this session will provide valuable insights and practical advice for leveraging AM technology to its fullest potential. Agenda: Learn how AM streamlines production processes. drastically reducing lead times and the need for extensive inventory while optimizing labor costs Explore the design flexibility that AM offers, allowing for complex geometries and customization options not feasible with traditional CNC machining Review the compelling financial rationale for integrating AM now, detailing cost savings, efficiency improvements and the competitive edge it provides
The truth is: without people like you, the country would not be able to function. Your role is indispensable. With so much on the line everyday, it can start to feel stressful. We get it - we’ve been in your shoes - and we know there is a better way. With over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing world, ProShop has honed strategies that could have propelled its founders ahead if they had access to them when they started Pro CNC back in 1997. Join ProShop as they delve into these game-changing strategies, crafted through years of hands-on experience and industry insight. This webinar isn't just about tips and tricks; it's about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, sharing knowledge and bringing the community together. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and elevate your precision manufacturing operations in 2024 and beyond. Join to lead — not follow—in shaping the future of the industry. Agenda: Brand development promoting what you’re good at Getting all your data in one paperless system Getting the certifications you need to reach new markets Mastering machine shop finance the simple way Building a cohesive team that gets it done Optimizing shop floor management and productivity for revenue and profit
Explore integrated solutions that make manufacturing more efficient at ZOLLER Inc.'s 2024 Open House and Technology Days. This two-day event June 12 and 13, 2024, at the company's North American headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will highlight real customers who have leveraged ZOLLER technology to optimize their manufacturing processes and boost profits.
As an annual conference and supportive community, Moms in MFG is designed exclusively to support working parents and caregivers in manufacturing. Moms in MFG is dedicated to empowering and connecting moms and caregivers in manufacturing. In addition, it aims to assist manufacturing companies in discovering how they can provide the necessary support and create a nurturing environment for caregivers in manufacturing. Through valuable content, networking opportunities, and collaboration with fellow industry professionals, Moms in MFG celebrates the unique journey of moms and caregivers in manufacturing.
RAPID + TCT is returning to the west coast after a decade away! For more than 30 years, RAPID + TCT has defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. SME and Rapid News Publications have teamed up to produce the annual RAPID + TCT event, which takes place June 25-27 in Los Angeles, California. The event is for those who provide technology and for those who need to understand, explore and adopt 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection technologies.
Laser powder bed fusion is the most widely used additive manufacturing method for metal part production, and electron beam melting is a closely related technology. For metalworking facilities contemplating a move into metal AM using technologies such as these, here is a road map for success. Speakers will cover materials, safety, part design, production workflow and differences between laser and electron beam metal powder bed fusion systems.
The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.
Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.
While there are many changes to adopt when moving to five-axis, they all compliment the overall goal of better parts through less operations.
Consider what types of implementation your shop prefers when deciding between workpiece-handling and pallet-handling automation solutions.
When getting a grip on stainless steel, make sure you are very specific in how you talk about it and understand the pertinent information you need.
Consider these spindle attributes to make a choice that is balanced, usable and compliments your processes as best as possible.
Tony Tyll joined Belmont in 2010 and has held multiple positions throughout the last 14 years at the company.
Tony Tyll. Source: Belmont Equipment & Technologies
Belmont Equipment & Technologies has announced the promotion of Tony Tyll to president/COO. With Tony’s promotion, Bob Ianitelli becomes CEO while Larry Ianitelli remains as chairman.
Tyll is the grandson of Belmont’s founder, Ping Ianitelli, and has over 20 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing. The family-owned company aims to keep Ianitelli’s vision alive in its core values, and to continue contributing new innovations and research in EDM.
Tyll graduated from Lawrence Technological University (LTU) with his bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering in 2002. He began his career with DaimlerChrysler and continued his education, graduating with his master’s degree in engineering from Oakland University in 2004, as well as his MBA from LTU in 2006. He joined Belmont in March 2010 and has held multiple positions throughout the last 14 years at the company. As president/COO, he plans to continue to grow the business with the core products and look for opportunities for expansion to enhance the line card.
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