There are some amazing large format 5-axis machining centers on the market these days. They can machine titanium all day long and hold incredible tolerances. The problem is that you may have to spend ...

Robotics workforces are getting larger. Electric vehicle infrastructure is expanding. Climate technology hardware and semiconductor manufacturing equipment now rely on frames and housings that would ...

Metalex Manufacturing has been in business for nearly 50 years, and a significant expansion is coming this year. The contract manufacturer plans to open a new Center for Advanced Large Manufacturing, ...

From textile roots to precision machining, Ketchie is a third-generation manufacturer that has leveraged Mastercam CAD/CAM software and Mazak technology to streamline operations, reduce cycle times ...

The blank is fed into the first workstation and clamped in the collet. The completely machined workpiece is unloaded from the machine at the last station, so 22 workstations are available. Using the ...

Siemens used this test part to demonstrate new state-of-the-art milling techniques. It is made of tool steel hardened to 54 HRC and was machined on a Micron HPM 800U machining center. Something most ...

Robotic automation has the potential to revolutionize the machine shop, allowing machining shops to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. With robots taking on more of the tedious ...

Gaining a competitive advantage begins with understanding the industry and assessing current standings against modern manufacturing challenges. In 2024, machine shops faced an evolving set of ...