Machine Footprint, Cutting Power Surpasses Arizona Shop’s Expectations March 31, 2020 Alicat Scientific is an ISO 9001 manufacturer of mass flow meters, mass flow controllers and pressure controllers for gases and liquids. Based in Tucson, Ariz., Alicat has been designing and manufacturing precision instruments since its inception in 1991.
Shop Uses Toolpath Simulation to Find and Eliminate Potential Machining Errors December 5, 2019 Midway between Houston and Austin sits Brenham, Texas, home to Blue Bell ice cream and the world’s largest BBQ pit. Within this smallish town you’ll find a not-so-small contract manufacturer, MIC Group LLC.
OMAX to Host Virtual Tradeshow Showcasing Waterjet Cutting Technology May 21, 2020 OMAX Corp. will host a virtual tradeshow on May 28 at 9 a.m. PDT featuring the company’s latest abrasive waterjet cutting technologies.
How Dynamic Milling Produces Superior Results November 4, 2019 Dynamic milling is becoming more popular due to its ability to improve material removal rates while maintaining process security. Incorporating two different machining strategies creates the dynamic milling concept and allows for advantages not previously realized.
Machines on Display at Doosan International Machine Tool Fair 2019 May 9, 2019 Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools America will feature an extensive collection of products at the 2019 edition of the Doosan International Machine Tool Fair (DIMF). A total of 80 machines will be on display, including 38 new or upgraded models. The event will take place at Doosan’s machine tool factory in Changwon, South Korea, May 15-17.
Meyda Tiffany Co.: Fiber Laser Speeds Operations for Custom Lighting Manufacturer May 7, 2019 When Meyer and Ida Cohen founded Meyda Tiffany Co. in the early 1970s based on a family hobby of making stained glass windows, it’s doubtful that they ever thought it would evolve into the leading U.S. manufacturer of custom and decorative lighting.
Seco Tool’s Mold & Die Special Event Features Tips and Tricks for Metalworking Professionals August 14, 2018 Seco Tools LLC (Troy, MI) hosted a Mold and Die Manufacturers Seminar for metalworking professionals at its headquarters on July 26 in collaboration with hyperMILL (Open Mind Technologies, Needham, MA) and Heidenhain Corp. (Schaumburg, IL).
Testing the Metal November 27, 2018 Materials science has opened new possibilities for designers of cars, planes and other products. Metal alloys are now as precisely engineered as they are machined. The result is longer lasting, stronger parts. But with a wider selection of materials comes risk—how can you be sure that one piece of gray metal stock is different than another? Careful warehousing procedures and paperwork only go so far.
Laser Welding Advances Fuel New Applications April 6, 2018 From producing lithium-ion batteries to processing sheetmetal, new laser welding systems are “pushing the envelope” of light absorption, beam control, speed and programming flexibility.
Performance Breakthroughs Drive Laser Marking April 9, 2018 While laser marking and engraving are well-established processes, innovations and investments in the sector are continuing to push performance boundaries.