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In the Robotic Trenches

Tales from manufacturers who’ve implemented automation: Why they did it, what the results were—and advice to others considering a new droid.

Preventative Maintenance: From Downtime to Uptime

Predictive maintenance is a way to predict every possible scenario of hardware failure, identifying when maintenance is required and alerting maintenance staff, when necessary, as well as providing preventative solutions.

Why Wait? Ask an Automation Trainer for Guidance

Even for those well on the automation path, there can be stumbling blocks to overcome or additional areas to be automated. A new, objective view from a different source could provide a satisfying solution.

Gummy, Stringy Material Meets its Match with Cut Taps, Thread Mills

Selecting the right tool for threading aluminum begins with considering the key properties of aluminum; the pros and cons associated with the main choices of tools, cut taps or thread mills; and advances in tooling technology including coatings and coolant-through capability.

Optimizing Machining and Production Performance

Nikel Precision Group also implemented solutions that optimize tool performance to improve quality, as well as production intelligence that provides real-time insights into factory performance.