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Time is a huge factor in running an in-house tooling operation for a major plastic injection operation. Tim Andreas, tooling manager at AMA Plastics in Corona, California, says that time pressures have led the company to undertake a revolutionary streamlining of design and tooling operations. AMA...

Justifying a large investment can be difficult in today's world of throw-away electronics and disposable everything. People aren't used to products that are truly reliable, perform as they're designed to for years, and outlast even newer, more technologically advanced ones.   SUSTAINED...

The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "Interpolating Curves".   INTERPOLATING CURVES The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has...

A sinker EDM's mass and dampening qualities improve the accuracy of electrode positioning in the spark gap, which, in turn, improves machining speed and finish.   SHOPPING FOR RELIABILITY An automatic wire threader fails, halting overnight production on an...

As the largest producer of commercial jetliners, it’s estimated that a Boeing-made airplane takes off every three-and-a-half seconds. This marketshare is a testament to Boeing’s exacting focus on aircraft which began in 1916. However, Boeing cannot rest on this impressive statistic.   WORLD...

The aerospace industry's seemingly wild growth has spurred dramatic increases in part production levels. To feed the demand, manufacturers including Boeing are responding on a global scale. Its Wichita, Kansas-based machine fabrication division, for example, recently redesigned and updated its bulkhead...

The objective of the demonstration is to show 3-axis contouring with Super Geometric Intelligence machining.   FORGING AHEAD SNC Demo Summary The objective of the demonstration is to show 3-axis contouring with Super Geometric Intelligence machining. Process...

NURBS Interpolation Advanced Curve Translation Creates Innovative Cutting Technique   A NEW WAY TO MACHINE CURVES NURBS Interpolation Advanced Curve Translation Creates Innovative Cutting Technique  by Jeff Wallace, Makino CAD/CAM applications...