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Staying Ahead With Machine Tools And Robots   Posted 11/18/08
To play in global markets, the game for manufacturers is to stay ahead of the competition.
IndustryWeek

Proposed New Motor Efficiency Standards Can Save Industry Energy and Money   Posted 3/10/08
The proposed standards will help foster more widespread use of both energy-efficient and NEMA Premium™ efficiency motors, which have even higher efficiencies than either standard motors or those specified as energy efficient in the 1992 Energy Policy Act (EPAct).
U.S. Department of Energy

New Insert Grades and Tools for High Productivity   Posted 3/07/08
Iscar Metals Inc. (www.iscarmetals.com) has developed a new metalworking concept for increased productivity.
American Machinist

Continuous Turning On Turn-Mills   Posted 1/30/08
A new CAM feature continuously manages B-axis head rotation to allow turn-mills to completely turn inner and outer workpiece profiles using a single tool.
Modern Machine Shop Online

On-Machine Inspecting   Posted 12/10/07
If you aren't making chips, you aren't making money. So goes the reasoning that keeps on-machine inspecting out of many shops.
Mechanical Engineering Magazine Online

CMT changes process of arc welding for robots   Posted 11/07/07
CMT welding is having a profound effect on the use of robotic technology for arc welding applications. Steve Bartholomew of ABB explains how it will change the way in which robots are employed.
Metal Working Production

Mori Seiki University Offers Online Machine Tool Education   Posted 11/04/07
The machine-based courses employ interactive, 3-D digital machines.
IndustryWeek

Hold On With Vacuum Clamping   Posted 11/03/07
Because of the possibility of workpiece deformation, clamping using three-jaw chucks is not always suitable for final machining. In cases where tight machining tolerances must be upheld, this Danish cutting specialist relies on vacuum clamping technology to hold its parts.
ProductionMachining.com

Affordable CNC Plasma Cutting Machine   Posted 11/02/07
In the past, CNC plasma cutting systems, laser cutting systems and water-jet systems were cost-prohibitive to many metalworking enthusiasts. But now, the PlasmaCAM brings an affordable ready-to-cut system within the budget reach of the home hobbyist.
Plasma Cam Inc.

Use Plunging to Increase Metal Removal Rates   Posted 11/02/07
Recent cutting tool innovation—as well as new CAM programming techniques—make plunging a more popular approach.
Moldmaking Technology