Machine Tool Repair and Rebuilds
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Technical Service in the Era of Industry 4.0
As machine tool manufacturers work on enabling technology to make the Smart Factory possible, the field of machine service and support has started to drastically minimize the window of lost productive time that shops must deal with.
Prescription for Machine Tool Heart Failure
The spindle is the heart of the machine tool. Its reliability is critical. Should it fail, remanufacturing can enable a practical, quick and cost-effective return to service and productivity.
Augmented Reality Delivers Digital Work Instructions to Field Service Technicians
Using Onsight Flow paperless work instructions from Librestream on their wearables for hands-free operation or on their smartphones and tablets, the digital field service worker can remotely inspect and troubleshoot assets quicker, safer and more consistently.
Abicor Binzel Completes Laser Repair Lab
This certified, state-of-the-art lab offers Scansonic Laser system repair and maintenance services.
New NIMS Standards for CAM and Machine Maintenance
They debut an all-new online testing center and piloting of credentials for these disciplines.
Gilman Precision Expands Sales Force
Patrick Phillips now handles business development in the Midwestern territory of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Augmented Reality Software Improves Maintenance Productivity
EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor augmented reality (AR) software from Schneider Electric brings together physical, real-life objects with virtual objects to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs and improve proactive maintenance.
In-House Mold and Die Repair Reduces Costs, Minimizes Machine Downtime
The Moldmender Micro Welder from Rocklin Manufacturing repairs molds and dies made of steel by welding the same material onto the affected area to quickly alleviate scratches and other imperfections.
Suhner Opens New Tool Repair Center
This new North American center has more workspace with improved training facilities, new repair function areas and new repair equipment.
Rocklin Manufacturing Restores Historic Building
After a massive restoration effort with state-of-the-art features, they once again call their original 1912 building home.
THK Expands Manufacturing Operations
They have invested over a half-billion dollars to automate U.S. operations and build almost 10.5 million sq ft of new plants in Japan, Vietnam and India.
Large, Heavy Telescopic Steel Covers Can Now be Used to Protect Machine Tools
This innovative transport mechanism from Hennig eliminates high limit stop forces and corresponding noises in all operational positions, moving smoothly when the covers are pulled apart, as well as when they come together.
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