Now representing six brands in North America, Platinum Tooling offers tooling and related accessories for a range of machine tool types, including CNC mills, lathes and Swiss-types.

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The smallest tool diameter the system will check is 0.4 mm, and the tool must be broken off by a minimum of 2 mm in order for the system to register the broken tool. Photo Credits: Heidenhain Corp.

PMPA national meetings are a great way to meet face-to-face and develop strategic relationships.  PMPA members have access to dynamic speakers, informative sessions and networking opportunities.  Our events are tailored so that everyone has a change to learn: owners, management, shop floor personnel, engineers,  human resources, etc.

This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

The TD 110’s small, stainless-steel block that contains rapid, inductive sensing technology can be easily installed out of the way in the machine’s tool change area.

These spindles available on Tschudin CNC centerless grinders are designed to minimize the heat transfer factor while optimizing dimensional stability and material removal rate.

Can increasing productivity and reducing carbon emissions go hand-in-hand? For its high-volume machining customers, Sandvik Coromant offers a tool for data collection and comparison to aid sustainability-minded process decisions.

Founded in 2001, PMTS reconvenes in April 2025 to celebrate its 13th biennial event for precision machining pros. Mark your calendar now and plan to join the precision machined parts community when we once again gather in person to share challenges and insights, see new technology solutions and learn about process innovations you can take back and immediately put into use in your own shop. The Precision Machining Technology Show is centered at the intersection of the industry's newest and most advanced product technologies, process innovations, business development prospects and personal career growth opportunities.

Most CNC controls offer macro features that enable the programming of “if/then” functions, Ledvon continues. This can be helpful to utilize the tool detector’s signal and use the sister tool for replacement or stop the process to change out the tool. This makes it easy to add the tool detector into the process, even if it is not a Heidenhain CNC.

By using a tool monitoring system, shops can save costs associated with machine maintenance and downtime for tool changes while increasing cutting performance.

Making each new aluminium can is not an easy task. However, aluminium can manufacturers are highly aware of consumer safety and experience, giving significant importance to every step of the production process.

For example, Ledvon says touch probes on some traditional tool detectors can break a small tool, especially one spinning at high speeds. “If you have a 0.4-mm or 0.5-mm tool, and you hit that on a mechanical device, even if it's just slightly spring loaded, you are likely to break it while you check it,” he explains.

Mike Medeiros, production manager at North Easton Machine Co., has been advocating CNC Swiss lathes for years, attempting to persuade his local high school’s administration to add the technology to the school’s machining program. Finally, his efforts paid off.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s tooling and accessory workshop at IMTS 2024 offered a chance to learn more about ancillary devices that can boost machining efficiency and capability.

Heidenhain is not a stranger to inductive technology. The company has been producing inductive measuring systems (as well as CNCs and machine tool accessories) prior to extending its inductive technology to tool breakage detection. Although the TD 110 is not a measurement device, utilizing the induction sensor technology for broken tool detection overcomes common limitations that are found by implementing traditional tool breakage detectors.

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

Each year Products Finishing partners with thousands of finishing operations in the U.S. to celebrate National Surface Finishing Day (NSFD) on the first Wednesday in March. NSFD is designed to celebrate and showcase the industry to trade schools, businesses, officials and media, as well as to celebrate employees and staff. The overarching goal of NSFD is to bring further awareness to the important roles plating and coating facilities play in their communities. Facilities are encouraged to host events and work with local media to build awareness about the contributions made by the surface finishing industry. For a helpful guide to reaching out to media outlets, download the NSFD toolkit here. How can you celebrate? Share your company’s story Hold an open house where the public can check out your facility –— either in person or virtual Offer student shop tours to local trade schools Invite local elected officials to visit and get to know your staff Celebrate your employees Share news about what you’re doing on social media and use the hashtag #NationalSurfaceFinishingDay or #NSFD

Precision Machined Products Association's mission is to progressively lead  members to sustainable success with reliable and relevant information, resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities. More information for the conference to come.

**BPA Free means the product doesn’t contain BPA, making it safe for consumers eating food from these containers. You can be confident that BPA Free containers are safe for food and drinks, and no harmful substances will leach into the food, even when heated.

Critical Cleaning Hands-on Workshop Do it; learn it! The one-day workshop teaches how cleaning and cleanliness testing work. By participating in hands-on exercises of techniques for cleaning and cleanliness verification, attendees gain the understanding and knowledge to make practical, effective, and sustainable manufacturing decisions. While exercises are supplemented by demonstrations and tutorials, the workshop is not death by PowerPoint! Topics include aqueous, solvent, and “non-chemical” cleaning, including cleaning chemicals and cleaning processes (spray, ultrasonics, cyclic nucleation, in-line, batch). Most manufactured product and product contact surfaces require cleaning during (and sometimes after) manufacture and assembly.  Examples of areas where effective cleaning is essential include: metal fabrication, product assembly, optics, electronics, microelectronics, wafer fab, medical devices, aerospace/aeronautics, military, and additive manufacturing. WHAT DO YOU CALL CLEANING? There are many different terms for cleaning. Cleaning Precision Cleaning Critical Cleaning Safety/Critical Cleaning Surface Prep for Finishing Technical Cleanliness Residue Removal WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE WORKSHOP If you or your company fabricates, finishes, maintains or repairs product or product contact surfaces (like reaction vessels), this workshop is time well-spent. If you sell chemicals or cleaning equipment, this workshop will help you better understand and optimize the market for your products. Examples include: Manufacturing Engineers Product Designers Managers Sales and Marketing Managers Facilities Personnel Assemblers, operators Process Technicians Quality Control Personnel Regulatory Affairs Experts (industry, military, and government) Safety/environmental professionals​ ​ Participants will receive a PDF Certificate of Completion with continuing education credits from Sam Houston State University.

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*Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical added to various products and food containers, like plastic milk bottles, where it helps make the plastic stronger and more flexible. BPA is also used as a lining inside canned food containers to prevent erosion and corrosion. However, BPA can leach into the body from food that’s been in contact with containers using this substance, causing various health issues, whether through inhalation (headaches, nausea), skin contact (redness, itching), or ingestion (nausea, vomiting), leading to various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

Production of micro threads can be challenging, but using the most suitable tools for a given application can simplify the task.

Plus, the common I/O signals communicating tool status transmitted from the detector to the machine tool’s CNC make it universally retrofittable for any CNC machine tool using round cutting tools, according to Gisbert Ledvon, director of business development machine tools at Heidenhain.

Investing the time to invest in the right machines can mean the difference between a profitable operation and an ongoing headache.

Zeiss Quality Innovation Days brings together quality and metrology experts from all over the world to take part in industry-specific sessions.

Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.

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But, if that is not the case, Heidenhain and its distributors’ staff can do the installation as well as provide technical support, he adds.

A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

The 12,000-square-foot Center for Machining Excellence houses a wide range of technology and serves as a hub for industry innovation that is accessible to manufacturers and industry thought leaders worldwide.

The tool breakage detector installation is simple, according to Ledvon, if the installer understands CNC interfaces and connections. “If you have a sophisticated maintenance department and the team is used to working on the machine, the controls and interfacing different devices, then they should be able to install this,” he explains.

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

Over the past year, Mike Gresen has led his team through the process of opening a new Benchmark Electronics location without interrupting supply to customers and within the company budget, shutting down production for only three business days.

Starting on Thursday August 8, 2024, PM will begin “gating” its premium content, asking all new website users to provide some information about themselves — name, title, employer, email address — before they are provided free access to the content.

Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

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H.B. Carbide Co. introduces the HB-710 grade for the machining of high-temperature materials, increasing edge line security and resistance.

This 2023 Emerging Leader developed a product in response to a call for help from Yamaha that was a huge hit in the snowmobile industry when it hit the market in 2010. In fact, it is now a common product that most snowmobile OEMs have implemented.

MicroCare offers alternatives and expertise for replacing 3M Novec vapor degreasing fluids which are being discontinued, including fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products.

“Eternal Bloom” upcycled aluminium cans waterfall was displayed in front of Central Embassy shopping center to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Central Department Store.

Founded in 2001, PMTS reconvenes in April 2025 to celebrate its 13th biennial event for precision machining pros. Mark your calendar now and plan to join the precision machined parts community when we once again gather in person to share challenges and insights, see new technology solutions and learn about process innovations – everything you need to take back and immediately put to use in your own shop. __PRESENT

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Starting from the raw material preparation like Aluminium Coil, which is over 69% recycled aluminium melted, cast into logs, and then rolled into sheets, these aluminium rolls then undergo several steps before being sent to the can manufacturing plants.

He adds that tool breakage detectors designed with lasers have a higher resolution, but they can be affected by coolant and debris inside the machine.

Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its model-based inspection and measurement software, training and live technical support with Hexagon CMMs.

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Digimar 816 CLT height gage is equipped with an intuitive touchscreen, ergonomic handles and dynamic measuring functions, designed to offer performance and ease of use.

System 3R’s self-centering vises and accessories are designed to provide high cutting performance and centering and repeat accuracy.

By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

The production process of aluminium cans is divided into 2 main parts: the can body and the can end, each with its separate production process, which are then assembled after the drink has been filled.

Identifying and preventing these manufacturing sins will reduce or eliminate unnecessary waste, improve efficiency and productivity as well as protect profitability and cash flow.

PMTS 2023: The Mazak Syncrex series comes in four bar capacities, ranging from 20 to 38 mm, and is available in 7-, 8- and 9-axis configurations as well as a 9-axis model with full B-axis contouring.

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However, this limitation does not exist with the induction sensor method, Ledvon says. The detector’s stainless steel block housing, which is connected to the machine’s CNC via a connector cable that runs through the workzone, safely seals the electromagnetic induction technology, keeping it away from metalworking fluid and dirt. The induction sensor’s current develops a magnetic field when a current flows through it. The sensor’s magnetic field detects within a second whether there is a ferrous, metal tool that is a minimum of 2 mm in length present and sends a signal to the machine’s CNC when no tool (the broken portion of the tool) is present.

The TreeCycle of Joy, a sustainable Christmas tree made from over 10,000 recycled aluminium cans, was once displayed in front of Siam Discovery.

This can be particularly problematic for very small tools because they are more susceptible to breakage while cutting and, in some cases, during on-machine inspection for possible breakage due to their delicate size. Therefore, noncontact tool detection can be the right choice for small-diameter tools. Heidenhain Corp. has developed not only a contact-free tool breakage sensor for these scenarios but one that is compact, making it especially useful for machine tools with small workzones such as CNC Swiss-type lathes and multi-spindle turning centers that have live tooling. The TD 110’s small, stainless-steel block that contains rapid, inductive sensing technology can be easily installed out of the way in the machine’s tool change area.

Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.

As a result, it has become increasingly important for PM evolve its audience development strategy and learn as much as possible about who is accessing our content, what content they are accessing and how they are accessing it.

New part programming developments continue to be added to the Tri-County Technical College curriculum and solutions for Swiss-type lathes might soon be included.

Machine tools capable of performing multiple functions and machining parts to completion are becoming the standard rather than the exception. Incorporating automation into these systems allows for extended periods of operation without the need for operator intervention.

Individual elements of the machining process such as machine tools, tooling and even CAD/CAM software play a role in overall machine shop sustainability. Observing the entire process especially when it comes to their influences on energy usage is key.

I recently learned about a 153-year-old manufacturer that has produced billions upon billions of precision, metal pins which started another business making one-off wooden baseball bats. (Like I asked it to do for me and you’ll see at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show). Here I explain why it’s worth the time to read that article.

The expanded partnership now includes advanced production metrology systems, covering contour, roughness and form instruments, as well as advanced optical metrology systems.

Aluminium cans and their ends are sent separately to the beverage filling plants and are assembled after the beverage is filled using a Can Seamer machine in an overlapped manner, ensuring a tight seal between the can body and the end.

Join this webinar and discover how to overcome multi-channel mill-turn and Swiss CAM programming challenges using SolidCAM, with amazing machine simulation and customized post-processors tailored for your mill-turn and Swiss CNCs. Darrin Bryant, SolidCAM’s applications engineer, will highlight how to utilize SolidCAM's CAM software to enhance your CNC manufacturing and demonstrate how to optimally set up your projects for guaranteed success. Agenda: Major benefits of SolidCAM's single window integration and full associativity in Solidworks Embracing the future of increasingly complex CNC machines—including five-axis, Multi-Channel Mill-Turn and Swiss CNCs Exclusive features of SolidCAM's iMachining that provides much shorter cycle times and superior tool life Using iMachining Technology Wizard takes the guesswork out of defining cutting conditions and automatically provides optimal feeds and speeds while considering stock materials, cutting tools and CNC machine properties Using SolidCAM’s Toolkit to easily create customized precision project setups Highlighting the advantages of multiple verification options in SolidCAM Utilizing SolidCAM’s operations sequence manager to simplify synchronized part creation with fewer steps and higher success

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“That’s really all the information an operator needs to determine if the tool is still available,” he says. “And then it’s a cue to take action to bring a replacement tool in.” He adds that the CNC programmer might choose to incorporate a macro into the machine program for this check.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s tooling and accessory workshop offers a chance to learn more about ancillary devices that can boost machining efficiency and capability.

As he progressed to CNC Swiss lead and later to his current position as CNC Swiss production supervisor, Darrin Baker helped the Swiss department at Liberty Precision double its productivity, according to his nominator.

In this case, new controllers for two coordinate measuring machines — one 26 years old — with new programming software offers the possibility to enable multisensor inspection of critical, turned aerospace components.

The smallest tool diameter the system will check is 0.4 mm and the tool must be broken off by a minimum of 2 mm in order for the system to register the broken tool. Ledvon says only tools made of steel and carbide function properly with the tool breakage detector because they are made of conductive materials — the only material that is reliable with the device’s induction technology.

A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

Recent research has resulted in a new mix of high-speed turn whirl milling, polygon turning and rotational turning for manufacturing medical bone screws and out-of-round nails.

Rotary transfer machines remain well-suited for high-volume production, but are now more accommodating to smaller batch sizes.

The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.

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Despite the numerous steps involved in the production of aluminium cans, the result helps significantly reduce the use of natural resources through 100% recyclable used aluminium cans, leading to new cans ready for use in an endless cycle, known as “Closed Loop Recycling.”

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

As soon as the operator receives the signal on the CNC that a tool has broken, he or she can stop the machine and reach in quickly to change out the tool. The Heidenhain detector’s one-second or less detection time saves overall machine downtime and costs by discovering broken tools before many bad parts, rework and machine crashes occur.

Not only does the TD 110 detect tool breakage but it can trigger a cycle stop or operator reactions such as a tool change.

ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.

The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.

The Precision Machining Technology Show is a great example of discovering ways shopfloor employees can become more efficient, thereby helping shops become more profitable.

Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

Participants who pass the program quizzes earn a certificate of successful completion, as well as 4 hours of continuing education credit from Sam Houston State University.

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At EMO 2023 in Hannover, Germany, FANUC presented an automated manufacturing cell simulating the complete production and measurement of aluminum electric vehicle (EV) inverter cases.

Before becoming the aluminium cans we’re familiar with. There are production processes they must go through. Ever wondered how the aluminium cans holding your drinks are made? What’s the production process they go through? Let’s dive into it together in this article.

PMTS 2023: This tool management solution with Optik software is designed to help shops increase production output and decrease human error.

When machining processes go awry, the goal for any operator is instant notification when a problem occurs in order to minimize downtime. Tool breakage is one common culprit of cycle time increases. Without an efficient detection device that alerts an operator immediately when a tool has been broken, time and costs are wasted, scrap increases, and accuracy and general efficiency decline when parts are not being cut.

This shop finds value in using an indexable-insert-style broaching tool to create blind-hole slots in heat-treated Inconel aerospace parts on a CNC lathe.

This contact-free tool breakage detector, especially useful for machine tools with small tools and small workzones, offers a quick and efficient way to change out broken tools before they cause bigger problems.

Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.

By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

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Ecoclean’s Acoustic Performance Measurement (APM) system provides in-line measurement of ultrasonic frequency and power in fully automated immersion cleaning systems on a batch-by-batch basis or at defined time intervals, such as once a shift, day or week.

These spindles available on Tschudin CNC centerless grinders are designed to minimize the heat transfer factor while optimizing dimensional stability and material removal rate.

PMTS 2023: The InchMax Series includes 2- and 4-flute square end mills which feature Union Tools’ UT coating and its standard Super Micro Grain carbide and tolerances.

SolidCAM aims to align its product development and customer engagement strategies to address the evolving needs and challenges of the manufacturing industry.

Here are some tips for choosing, maintaining and customizing a granite solution that will best meet your shop’s particular inspection needs.

Superb critical thinking, top-notch leadership skills and a passion for building a strong team are a few of the common traits held by this year’s five Production Machining Emerging Leader award winners.

Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.