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Standards for surface finishes and profiles are not static; they change as technology changes or new processes come along that need to be considered.

Join Mahr for an informative webinar to discover the latest advancements in precision measurement, designed to elevate your quality assurance processes and unlock peak productivity. It'll explore cutting-edge technologies — such as modern height gages and contour measuring systems — along with their applications, benefits and technical capabilities. Discover the power of height gages: Learn how intuitive and sophisticated height gages can revolutionize your measurement processes, enabling quick and accurate results in inspection and production areas. Explore the practical functions and ease of use that make height gages an ideal solution for manufacturers seeking high-performance and reliable measuring technology. Examine sample applications and industries where height gages excel, such as qualifying first parts, inspecting incoming parts and measuring series of parts in industries like aerospace, automotive and medical. Unlock efficient contour measurement: An introduction to the latest contour measuring technologies that enable fast, simple and comprehensive contour measurement in the production environment. Discover how these innovative solutions ensure reliable measurements, saving time and increasing efficiency while measuring a wide range of workpieces. Learn how to streamline your contour measuring process with speed and simplicity, achieving fast and precise measurements with incredible versatility. Register now and discover how to unlock peak productivity with new innovations in precision measurement. Agenda: Insights into the latest precision measurement technologies and their applications Understanding of how to improve quality assurance processes and increase productivity Knowledge of how to select the right measurement solutions for your specific needs Tips on how to optimize your measurement processes for maximum efficiency

The MarSurf CD 140 AF is designed to measure many different kinds of workpieces, making it suitable for a wide range of measurement tasks.

When it comes to utilizing the spindle’s power, there is a lot of headroom at the upper limits, provided it’s in short bursts. Be mindful of your time at these loads so you don’t stall out.

New U.S.-based event announced in 2021 finally debuts next year: focuses on complete additive manufacturing value chain. More at formnextchicago.com.

Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.

Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

The new boring tools employ modular components such as cartridge holders and extensions, which are matched to the system, utilize an extensive range of indexable inserts suited for precision boring and can be used for all material groups.

Because the system requires an investment in tooling, gaging and more, it makes most sense for applications with high volumes and tight accuracy requirements, such as production lines producing aerospace, automotive and heavy industry parts. It also has a place in lower-volume, high-value applications with extreme accuracy requirements, such as an aerospace part that is low in quantity but would be very expensive to scrap.

The drill bits look like masonry drill bits but they are much tougher. Here is a kit containing 8 drill bits, the cost of which is about £40 Some cobalt drills can also drill through hardened steel.

These are profi-line drill bits made by Artu. These drill bits will drill virtually anything including hardened steel, tough porcelain, masonry and glass.

With the drill on it's fastest settling carefully touch the drill bit to the work piece and apply pressure to the drills handle.

Lee Wimmer invited us to tour his second-generation family-owned machine shop in Perkasie, PA. This video explores the production processes behind precision-machined parts for both Wimmer Custom Cycle and LS Wimmer Machine Co., and shows how ingenuity and determination are still at the heart of American manufacturing. Today, both companies are now managed by Wimmer’s three sons.

Chiron Group combines the best of both worlds at IMTS 2024, featuring live demonstrations of their Micro5 and Mill 2000 machines, alongside a cutting-edge virtual showroom. This innovative approach allows visitors to explore Chiron’s full product lineup without the logistical challenges of transporting large equipment.

Do not use any coolant or any lubricant with these drills. The drill actually seems to burn it's way through the hardened steel.

The combination of a digital boring head integrated with tool data software dramatically reduces the time required to set up a fine boring head. And still more IIOT-enabled advancements are just around the corner that will finally automate many boring operations.

Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.

Rigibore’s ActiveEdge wireless boring bars, when paired with the company’s Zenith closed-loop system, automatically adjust the boring diameter based on in-process gage data. The adjustment is based on user-defined limits that are inside the tolerance of the hole, so when the measurement system detects two consecutive parts that are outside the limits, Zenith adjust the tool back to the nominal value. Photos provided by Rigibore.

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.

Rigibore has three lines of ActiveEdge tooling: the original tools handle bores with diameters of 25 millimeters and larger; the company’s new Apex system is designed for diameters up to 26 millimeters; and the Nexus line can bore holes on parts larger than 275 millimeters, such as wind turbines.

Though most frequently used for diameter measurements, an air plug and platen can be readily configured to measure perpendicularity.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

Once the tool makes an adjustment, it confirms this back to the machine tool, so the control knows that it’s safe to proceed. If the user has a PC near the machine tool, the system can also send tool performance data there so the user can see all the information that has been sent to the tool and any adjustments that have occurred. “You can see all the compensation values and everything that’s happened, so you have this complete history of what’s been going on with the tooling in the machine,” Bassett says.

Automation is no longer a luxury in manufacturing today – it’s a necessity. The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect job shops with experts who offer advice and considerations for this process.

Incremental mode can be more advantageous when programming sculptured surfaces or for certain hole-machining canned cycle applications.

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations.

The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will give shops of all sizes and production volumes key insights and practical guidance on how to implement automation.

In this webinar, industry-leading experts will demonstrate how additive manufacturing can revolutionize your operations and answer the question: Can you afford not to? From rapid prototyping to robust fixturing and specialized custom tooling, it’ll showcase the diverse applications that can drive your business forward in a time where cost and time saving can be crucial. Discover how to reduce costs, accelerate production cycles and achieve unparalleled design freedom through the strategic integration of 3D printing technology. Phillip’s panel of seasoned professionals will share real-world examples and practical insights to help you understand the potential of additive manufacturing. Learn how to overcome production challenges, improve product quality and gain a competitive advantage. It will explore the cost-benefit analysis of 3D printing — including material and labor savings — as well as the potential for increased revenue. Join this webinar to discover why additive manufacturing is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for success. Agenda: Prototyping example: quick-change prototype Custom tooling real-world example: press brake, tube bending die CMM fixturing and workholding example: CMM fixture and soft jaw

FABTECH 2024 will be held October 15-17, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology, all here in one place. Future U.S. Show Dates and Locations 2025 – September 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL 2026 – October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV 2027 – September 13-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

By automating tool adjustment, Zenith can also aid shops in lights-out machining. “A lot of companies are now looking to this type of technology because they don’t want that many people on the line anymore,” Bassett says. Getting the finest-detail machining automated reliably can be the last step allowing a job that otherwise has to be done with people present to run in the unattended nighttime hours instead.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

Ceratizit USA has promoted Troy Wilt from national sales manager to managing director of Ceratizit USA, cutting tools division.

Differential gaging measures using two devices, which has advantages over standard, comparative measurements using a single sensing head. These include the ability to measure size without regard to position.

Manufacturers continue to feel the pressure to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and meet their sustainability strategies. As the industry evolves to keep pace with these priorities, there are opportunities within metalworking processes to use less resources with advanced lubricants and technical expertise. Agenda: An overview of metalworking lubrication Evolutions in metalworking lubrication Experience on the shop floor Key takeaways

Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.

Heidenhain and Acu-Rite Solutions are offering several hands-on experiences at their booth this year, as well as internal components that reduce energy use.

Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.

From quadruped robot dogs, to an in-booth putting green where you can test out a new golf putter, to a 3D-printed car and more, attendees enjoyed cutting-edge technology and innovations all week long. Take a look to see what (or who!) you might have missed this week!

Each tool setting technique has merit, and it depends on where you are as a shop and the type of work you do, as cost and efficiency all come into play.

Heidenhain and Acu-Rite Solutions are offering several hands-on experiences at their booth this year, as well as internal components that reduce energy use.

Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team to start over from scratch — and move production back to the United States.

Formnext Chicago is an industrial additive manufacturing expo taking place April 8-10, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Formnext Chicago is the second in a series of Formnext events in the U.S. being produced by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media (our publisher).

To be able to drill hardened steel with these drill bits you really need a pillar drill set to it's fastest speed. Here we are drilling through a bearing race, which is a very tough form of hardened steel.

When a part is measure with an in-process measurement system, such as a touch probe, bore gage or offline gaging system, the information is sent from the machine control to the boring bar, which compensates if necessary. Once the tool adjusts, it confirms this back to the machine control and can send the information to a PC.

The company’s Edge machine is capable of creating complex 3D cutting tool forms, including solid PCD-tipped end mills and drills under 1 mm.

AccuRounds has created synergy between culture and technology, driving a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

JD Machine, 2024’s Top Shops Honoree in Human Resources, embodies its “Education for Life” core value with a robust apprenticeship program and significant continuous improvement efforts.

Rigibore’s ActiveEdge boring bars and Zenith system automatically adjust based on in-process measurement data, reducing scrap and aiding in lights out machining.

In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."

The Mill A Groove tool can be used to cut step grooves, convex and concave radius grooves, chamfered edges, angles and special profiles with a single insert.

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CoroMill MS 20 is designed for repeated shoulder milling, face milling, linear and helical ramping, full slotting and plunging applications.

Learn more about the variety of technology and machinery Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. is featuring at its IMTS 2024 booth.

The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.

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Horn USA’s new booth concept is designed to enable attendees to (literally) get a better feel for its various tooling offerings.

When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.

This presentation focuses on the vital role that linear and angular encoders play in ensuring precision in machine tools. Attendees will learn about the common challenges compromising accuracy, such as thermal expansion, mechanical misalignments and vibration. Whether you're an OEM, integrator, or machine operator, this webinar will offer valuable insights into optimizing CNC performance. Agenda: Challenges to CNC machine accuracy Understanding encoder technology How encoders address accuracy challenges

Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.

Because Zenith and ActiveEdge keep parts within a set tolerance range, this system can improve part quality. Beyond eliminating scrap, this can have other downstream effects such as easing assembly, Bassett points out.

AccuRounds has created synergy between culture and technology, driving a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

in the carousel, not the spindle, so it doesn’t add to the part’s cycle time. “The tools are self-powered. We’re not pulling any power from the machine tool,” Bassett says. “So the tool adjusts while it’s in the carousel, not in the spindle.” Users select a point in the part program where the boring bar is in the carousel and program it to make any movement then. Once activated, the tool moves about one micron per second to make the correction.

The Zenith interface adjusts the boring bar based on user-defined warning limits that are inside the tolerance of the hole. When the measurement system detects two consecutive parts that are past the upper or lower limit, Zenith automatically adjusts the tool’s cutting diameter back to the nominal value. Waiting for two consecutive measurements that exceed the limit ensures a valid compensation is made and not, for example, a response to an out-of-tolerance measurement that’s based on the probe picking up on a piece of dirt inside the bore. “Our goal here is to get a nice, sawtooth adjustment factor,” Bassett says. “We’re drifting away, getting smaller, adjusting back to nominal, drifting away and adjusting back, and we get a nice sawtooth.”

Julia Hider graduated from Ohio State University in 2014 with a B.A. in journalism, and joined Gardner Business Media as an assistant editor with Modern Machine Shop in 2017. She has served as an editor on several Gardner Business Media brands, including Production Machining and Additive Manufacturing Media. She is currently a senior editor for Modern Machine Shop as covering robotics for all Gardner Business Media brands.

Grant funding for workforce training or the purchase of new equipment is an undervalued but complex resource for machine shops. We enlisted an expert to help navigate the process.

When Puneet and Neelam Neotia moved from India to the United States several years ago, they brought with them a family background in manufacturing and CNC machining. Now the couple is working to get their startup machine shop off the ground, sourcing new customers and getting the word out about their shop in Clarksville, Indiana. The couple — proud to publicize their "Made in the USA" parts — is leveraging family connections and manufacturing capabilities back in India, but not in the way that some people assume.

At its core, this highly successful contract manufacturer is a tool and die shop. Its founder, who has the heart and soul (and mind) of a tool maker, imbued his company with the values and the versatility of a tool room. This is his lasting legacy.

As the demand for faster production cycles continues to grow, the ability to produce high-quality parts quickly and efficiently has become increasingly important. High-speed 3D printing has emerged as a key solution to reduce lead times and increase productivity across industries. However, like any advanced technology, it comes with its own set of challenges. In this webinar, Forward AM will explore both the opportunities and hurdles of adopting high-speed printing with a particular focus on overcoming those challenges. It’ll start by discussing the fundamentals of high-speed 3D printing and how it differs from conventional 3D printing methods. It’ll then move on to the key factors that influence successful implementation, including the impact of materials, equipment and design considerations. One of the main hurdles in high-speed 3D printing is ensuring the right balance between speed and part quality. Different materials behave differently under high-speed conditions — and not all equipment is optimized for this process. Forward AM will showcase some validated materials and equipment that are proven to perform well under these conditions. In addition, the presenters will look at real-world examples and applications where high-speed 3D printing has been successfully implemented, highlighting the collaboration between designers, engineers and manufacturers. By the end of this webinar, you'll not only have a clearer understanding of high-speed 3D printing with FFF but also the practical steps and considerations needed to make the most of this cutting-edge technology. Agenda: Introduction The power of high-speed printing Know the process The practical side

So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?

Rob Guiao, Chris Hall and Bassanio Peters will demonstrate relatable situations to equip you with data to improve predictability, future-proof operations and maximize ROI. Agenda: Explore the importance of data in decision-making, especially for facility upgrades or new projects Learn how comprehensive solutions for manufacturing and construction projects can improve predictability and ROI See real demonstrations of machine integrations, facility layouts and automations to ensure proper throughput and integration

In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.

Ceratizit USA has promoted Troy Wilt from national sales manager to managing director of Ceratizit USA, cutting tools division.

Zenith and ActiveEdge can be installed on most machine tools with recent CNCs. The tools are controlled by a set of macros at the machine control. These are supplied by Rigibore and tailored to the CNC.

Walter USA has acquired PDQ Workholding, intending to strengthen its offering of workholding products and develop future cutting tool sales.

Features that save on training, programming and cycle times have enabled Speedway Motors to rapidly grow and mature its manufacturing arm.

Zoller’s open house in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provided attendees with a glimpse of the connectivity and efficiency the company’s products offer to users.

Did you know that the show was postponed for WWII? Or that McCormick Place was expanded in the ’70s just to accommodate IMTS? A fascinating look at the show’s history from 1927 to today.

The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.

Ever wonder what sets Top Shops apart from the competition? Dive into their award-winning practices and explore behind-the-scenes strategies for operational excellence.

Hardened steel is one of the hardest metals known to man, whilst it is very hard it is also brittle and is not ductile like regular mild steel. Whilst it is possible to cut hardened steel easily using an abrasive disk in a angle grinder it is much more difficult to drill. Drilling hardened steel with a normal drill but will not work as the material you are drilling is tougher than the drill bit itself.

Because the system relies on outside measurement data to make adjustments, it’s only effective if the data is accurate. “Gage accuracy has to be rock solid,” Bassett says. “The tool is only as good as the data that’s being received. If that data is inconsistent, it’s going to make inconsistent parts.” Users have several options for measurement systems. Touch probes are common but can be prone to errors if the bore isn’t clean or the machine isn’t accurate. However, as long as the proper procedures are in place, Zenith works well with a touch probe. “I’ve got lots of these systems out there with probe systems that work fine because the disciplines in the measurement using the probe are in place,” he says. In-process bore gages are another option, and can provide more accurate data because they’re dedicated to specific bore sizes. Users can also set up a cell with an offline gaging system and use data from that. As a dedicated unit, an offline system provides highly accurate data, but timing can be a challenge. “You may be machining another part before that one is measured,” he explains. In this case, compensation will lag — the system wouldn’t have time to adjust if the first part is out of spec.

Automation can be an aid to maintaining tight part tolerances in production. Boring bar adjustment offers an example of this. This adjustment is often manual. However, “the reality is that as tolerances become harder and harder to obtain, it doesn’t take much for somebody to misjudge an adjustment,” points out Anthony Bassett, president of boring bar supplier Rigibore. Rigibore’s ActiveEdge wireless boring bars, in combination with the company’s Zenith interface, provides a closed-loop system that adjusts the boring bar automatically based on in-process measurement data. “The goal is to allow the manufacturing process to make a decision, and when you do that, if the gaging is good, it will continue doing the right thing until the insert’s worn out or it comes to the end of the life of the insert,” he explains.

Rigibore has three lines of ActiveEdge tooling: the original ActiveEdge tools handle bores with diameters of 25 millimeters and larger; the Apex system (shown here) is designed for diameters up to 26 millimeters; and the Nexus line can bore holes on parts larger than 275 millimeters, such as wind turbines.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

When it comes to utilizing the spindle’s power, there is a lot of headroom at the upper limits, provided it’s in short bursts. Be mindful of your time at these loads so you don’t stall out.

The ActiveEdge tools are self-powered, so they don’t pull any power from the machine tool. This means that when they do need to adjust, they can do so while in the tool carousel instead of the spindle, so adjustment doesn’t add to the part’s cycle time.

Consistency is key for beryllium manufacturing, so the data visibility granted by Harmoni has swiftly become a vital, profitable tool in the shop’s arsenal.

Looking to automate your shop floor? The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect shops with experts who can advise them through this transition.

Adopting PCD tooling has extended FT Precision’s tool life from days to months — and the test drill is still going strong.

Job shops are implementing automation and digitalization into workflows to eliminate set up time and increase repeatability in production.

Once the part is measured, the information is sent from the machine control to the boring bar via low-power radio frequency. The tool has a cartridge that contains a measuring sensor along with the mechanics that move the cutting edge. The sensor is calibrated to within four decimal places. “That’s why it can adjust to one micron on diameter,” Bassett explains.

Q-Mark has built its metrology business by providing what customers need, when they want it. This goes for its IMTS booth, too, with free drinks alongside custom technology.

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations.

Dillon Manufacturing’s extra-long hard jaws feature extended reach, making them well suited for machining small diameters.

But just the scrap savings can be considerable. For example, one of the company’s customers produces large connecting rods for gas turbine engines. “We have been running there for close to eight years now, and we’ve never scrapped a rod on bore size in that time, ever,” Bassett says. The implementation of the Zenith system, along with the use of machine-tending robots, enables the production line to be overseen by a single employee. According to him, by removing potential human errors, this company has been able to improve scrap rates and efficiency of the production line by more than 50%. Process capability (CPK) is over 3. Another customer used an Apex tool to bore a hole with a diameter of 17 millimeters. On a 24-piece run, he says, the CPK was over 5.

When revising part designs, investigate the 3D CAD, the 2D drawing and the part’s functional requirements to determine which details should be tightened up.

Ever wonder what sets Top Shops apart from the competition? Dive into their award-winning practices and explore behind-the-scenes strategies for operational excellence.

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