When machining titanium became all the rage back in the early 2000s, every shop wanted to claim they were doing it because it was a “big deal” at the time. Fast-forward to today, and many of those same shops are still cutting titanium. However, they are using outdated equipment and...
Many of our customers have molds that require very short lead-times—lead-times that many mold makers find unreasonable, said Tony Knapp, vice president of Creative Die Mold of Glendale Heights, Illinois. "Those companies know that they can come to us and get their molds in the time they need...
FOCUS ON MODERN LEAN MANUFACTURING METHODS DELIVERS RAPID RESPONSE SUCCESS Product lead-times in today’s automotive parts production supply chain are an ever-shrinking commodity. The OEMs continue to reduce the time it takes to launch new products into...
The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "HSM Research - On the Edge of Technology". HSM RESEARCH - ON THE EDGE OF TECHNOLOGY The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s...
While EDM speeds today are impressive, there also are a number of machining variables that influence high-performance wire EDM. HIGH-PERFORMANCE WIRE EDM: SPEED ISN'T EVERYTHING While EDM speeds today are impressive, there also are a number of machining...
Weaver Manufacturing is no stranger to airframe component manufacturing challenges. Founded in 1942, the Kansas company has established a solid reputation as an industry leader and has won several awards from Boeing Seattle, Cessna Aircraft, Goodrich, Sprint Wichita, and other aerospace leaders. Weaver...
We all constantly hear about how this fast-paced industry is getting even faster. No surprise at most mold shops, where one job follows another and customers press for faster delivery of their work -- within ever shortening lead times. MOLD MAKERS CREATE FUTURE We...
New sinker EDMs offer power, precision and speed for even larger workpieces Mason, Ohio – December, 14 2015 – Makino announces the latest expansion to its lineup of EDNC-Series sinker EDM machines, the EDNC10, EDNC15 and EDNC20. Designed to provide a powerful blend of power, speed...
In this era of partnerships and collaborations, relationships between a machine tool builder and a cutting tool manufacturer have been rare. Granted, many organizations champion newly formed relationships, but few really go beyond a superficial press release that looks good to prospective customers....
Nicknamed "The House of EDM," Norman Noble takes electrical discharge machining very seriously. The company slogan is 'Our name means excellence," and it shows in everything they produce. HOUSE OF EDM Norman Noble dramatically reduces consumable...