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NY Metal Stamper Installs First Micro Waterjet In U.S.
The unique abrasive cutting system helps the plant decrease its scrap rates and deburring while producing precision parts with tolerances of ±0.01 mm, depending on material and thickness.
Hydraulic Press Builder Implements ERP System
The enterprise resource planning system refines internal operations and procedures so that customers are granted unprecedented access to manufacturing schedules, approval and systems drawings, with the added ability to order spare and replacement components on-demand.
MAG Recognized as a “Best Place To Work”
Machine tool builder receives MANNY Award as one of Greater Cincinnati’s top workplaces.
WestWind Wins $4 Million U.S. Navy Contract
Contractor will provide engineering development, integration, qualification verification, validation and installation of the HH-60H upgrade kit on 35 aircraft, including publications and provisioning data.
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METAL FABRICATION TRIPLE THREAT
Mini ERP: Midland Metal Products, a Chicago manufacturer of retail displays, overtakes global competitors by using automated laser-cutting, forming and material handling systems from Cincinnati Incorporated that can churn out 35 prototypes per week, all while meeting daily JIT production schedules.
SPRING FORWARD
It all began with two four-slide machines for springforming. But how does seemingly traditional Dudek & Bock Spring Manufacturing, operating inside an urban metropolitan city, sustain its leadership role in the world market after 65 years in business?
ROOTING OUT RESISTANCE: ELIMINATING THE HIDDEN VARIABLE
Resistance is frequently characterized by random and intermittent welding issues that are difficult to repeat. But even though resistance-related problems can have many symptoms, their root cause is always the same – not enough current is flowing in the electrical circuit. Nick Petersen of Miller Electric shares some tips on how to pinpoint and root out this frustrating problem.
WAY OIL AND COOLANT SEPARABILITY
Because they affect both machining precision and the service life of the metalworking fluid, slideway lubricants are integral to the productivity of modern machine shops. Here are some tips from Mobil Industrial Lubricants on selecting the correct slideway lubricants for your application.
CONSIDERATIONS PARTICULAR TO COIL STOCK (Part Two)
In this second part of our back-to-basics series on coil processing equipment, Jim Ward of COE Press Equipment examines the various conditions or issues that can impact the effective feeding of the coil.
CYCLE-CONTROLLED LATHES PUT TEETH IN OIL-FIELD EQUIPMENT SHOP
Quick conversational programming and versatility for deep-hole boring, profiling and threading make 14 lathes from MAG central to Cougar Tool Manufacturing’s short-run manufacture, refurbishment and development of downhole tools.
