American Machinist Weekly Update

Machining Simulation Updated for Digital Twinning

The newly released NCSIMUL 2021 enhances programmers' ability to identify excess material, to edit set-ups, and to forecast wear on cutting tools.

You can trust Mitutoyo’s full line measuring systems for faster, easier 3D inspection in the most challenging, space-restricted environments.

Using Automation and Robotics in Maintenance Management

By adopting innovations on the plant floor, manufacturers have improved many aspects of their operations, including line efficiency, product quality, and worker safety, just to name a few.

Machine Tool Orders Decelerating Quickly

March new orders increased over February's total, as expected, but the inability to conduct business as usual may lead to "a large drop-off in order volumes in the second and third quarters," according to AMT.

Honda's North American Restart is Underway

The automaker initiated its effort to resume production at 12 manufacturing and assembly plants, implementing a series of safety measures and modified work processes to maintain social distancing.

VMC Upgrade for High-Power Manufacturing

A Northeastern U.S. manufacturer of microwave transmission equipment got the machining upgrade it needed when it opted for a vertical CNC machine designed and built by Kent USA.

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Modular Linear Pallet Storage Links Machining Systems

Up to five machine tools can be connected to a pallet storage rack with a maximum of 87 pallet positions, to establish flexible manufacturing lines for various types of parts.

2.5D Vision Device for Robotic Arms

A machine-vision add-on device introduces depth perception and parts recognition for sorting and machine tending, without the typical complexity of vision systems.

High-Precision Multitasking Machine with World's Shortest Tool Spindle

The Nakamura-Tome JX-250 mill/turn center from Methods Machine Tools offers the largest machining area envelope in its class, plus a novel, twin lower-turret configuration that allows considerable flexibility for complex component manufacturing.