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What to Watch Out for When 3D Printing a Superalloy
Avoid potential issues in additive manufacturing with high-performance materials such as Hastelloy X, which has become a material of choice due to its long-wear characteristics. Super alloys offer potential game-changing technology.
The Right Toolholder Can Help Your Process Exceed Expectations
Toolholding considerations are often one of the last thoughts during a setup process, but the toolholder determines the success of how the cutting tool performs. When was the last time your shop reviewed your toolholders?
Creating a Smooth Wire Feeding Path for MIG Welding
Following best practices and utilizing reliable, high-quality wire feeders and consumables will reduce issues and costs regarding wire feeding challenges.
Eventful Year Creates a Multitude of Opportunities Heading into 2022
Despite obstacles, U.S. fabrication shops continue to invest in new machinery to meet demand and increase efficiencies to expand product lines and attract new industries. In addition, according to ISM, the fabricated metal products sector continues to register moderate to strong growth.
ZEROing in on Defects
Dimensional measurement data provides operators with actionable decision making that first reduces, and then eventually eliminates defects.
Equipment Lease Versus Loan: Which Is Right for Your Shop?
Many machine shop owners are planning to make capital investments within the next year, which includes machinery. There are a few questions you should consult with your lender when dceciding if it’s better to lease or take out a loan.
Up Your Game with Reliable and Safe Cleaning and Lubrication Products
Fabricators can attain spotless and unsoiled parts and machinery in an environmentally responsible way.
Five Ways to Improve ROI with the Right Maintenance Products
Reduce machine downtime and improve efficiencies by using products designed to tackle the most demanding maintenance challenges.
Have You Considered a Robot or Cobot for Your Plant?
Machine tending robots have revolutionized manufacturing and offer multiple mounting options, which allow you to save floor space, increase throughput and overcome labor issues, among other benefits.
Monitoring the Process
Automated measurements of workpieces in machines are progressively more important in today’s manufacturing processes, resulting in shorter production times and fewer interruptions. What’s more, there is more confidence when it comes to the measurement process.
Touch Probes as a Metrology Tool for In-Process Inspection
There are three important features to look for when deciding on a touch probe for in-process use.
Tool Management Systems Aren’t Just for Managing Tools Anymore
Today’s tool presetters capture all the data associated with a tool in order to expediate setup in the tool crib, reduce scrap and waste, and even track what’s happening on the shop floor. Presetters act as a communication/data hub, capable of integrating with CAM software.
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