It’s no surprise that the parts machined for the construction, truck, auto and diesel engine markets require larger machines. Large parts with large features necessitate this. What is unusual is to see machines in the category significantly reduce part processing times. Would a 30% reduction in...
With the maturation of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), North American manufacturers are entering a new era of industry driven by cyber-physical systems. In this webinar, learn about the composition and connectivity requirements for developing cyber-physical systems for manufacturing resources,...
Is your machining center equipped to allow you to unlock the full productive capabilities of your workholding fixtures? Makino’s powerful Fixture Hydraulic Unit (FHU) option enables manufacturers to dramatically enhance productivity with reliable, repeatable results on their Makino horizontal...
In the music industry, “going platinum” means selling a million record units. In the medical world, it means utilizing the versatile metal for anti-cancer drug advancements, as well as the production of biomedical component parts. COMPANY USES VALUABLE METAL FOR MICRO-MEDICAL,...
The adage "don’t put all of your eggs in one basket" certainly rings true for Sipco Molding Technologies of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Today, the company provides design and engineering, precision machining, custom injection molding, and mold-making services to the auto-motive,...
THE CHALLENGE Townsend Machine Inc., of Chesterfield, N.J., performs part production and die/mold machining for a variety of markets, including water treatment, pump and aerospace. Some of its parts resemble standard plumbing pipes; but because they are used in aircraft construction,...
Pyramid Mold & Tool started business operations very humbly 10 years ago, growing from the garage hobby of owner Stephen Hoare to its current position as a leading Los Angeles-area die/mold operation. Pyramid now competes against the best mold shops in the world. From its new 31,000...
Makino announces the release of the EDBV8 fast hole EDM drilling machine for the production of film cooling holes and shaped diffuser holes in blade and vane segments. The EDBV8 is ideally suited for large turbine engine component machining for the aerospace and power-generation markets, and it is equipped...
Close tolerances are critical for generating moulds that produce optical-quality headlight and tailight lenses for autos. Making better headlights in less time brightens the road ahead for Redoe Mold Close tolerances are critical for generating moulds that produce optical-quality...
"Everybody knows Canon products," said Brian Strangways, director of business development for Canon Virginia Inc., a subsidiary of Canon. "People want molds that exemplify Canon’s quality. We provide that." Whether it is a digital camera or an enterprise-class...