Modern Machine Shop

MAY 31, 2023

Andres Pfeiffer (right) transformed his job shop through digital manufacturing practices. But Pfeiffer is also quite exceptional in its mastery of digital production technologies. Achieve higher levels of automation both during planning and on the shop floor using the latest manufacturing technologies.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 98

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Digital manufacturing Bill of Materials Automation 98

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Cooling is a critical process for plastic injection molds, affecting both cycle time and final part quality, Cimatron notes, but is especially challenging for complex parts when using traditional drilling and milling methods.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing 98

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 16, 2023

At TIMTOS 2023, digital manufacturing tools were at the forefront of many companies’ booth exhibits. Toolpath simulation using a digital twin not only enables machinists to prevent collisions, but provides them the opportunity to identify ways to improve the machining process and reduce cycle times.

Automation 98

Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Cycle time 98

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 25, 2023

Digitalization Heidenhain demoed its TNC 7 control during a tour of its headquarters in Traunreut, Germany. The control has many features that facilitate digitalization, including setup support with graphical models that walk machinists through the setup process.

Manufacturing 76

Manufacturing Supply Chain Cycle time Lead Time 76

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Advances in machine tool hardware, software, subtractive and additive manufacturing processes and related system integration were among four major Siemens IMTS announcements. New technology functions for the Siemens Sinumerik One computer numerical control (CNC) simplify operation and increase productivity. Courtesy: Mark T.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Function 3D printing Additive manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

The device is proof tested for many thousands of cycles and made from a sealed aluminum casting to withstand elevated temperatures and remain fully functional in every type of equipment environment including those that may contain salt, gasses, dust, sand, and other elements. machining to 5-axis milling.

Made-to-spec 52

Made-to-spec Automation Form Compliance 52