American Machinist Weekly Update

Selecting TRBs for Machine Tools: Understanding Tolerance Standards

The first of two reports studying precision-class tapered roller bearings looks at the geometry controlled by the ISO and ABMA standards, along with critical performance features of various TRB designs.

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Tracking Hard-to-Track Maintenance Costs

The first step is to implement a system that accurately tracks operating costs. Once you understand how those costs add up, you can start to formulate a plan to eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Boeing to Announce 787 Production Shift Soon

Moving production of the Dreamliner long-range aircraft from Washington to South Carolina was just a possibility last month, and now appears imminent.

Five Ways 3DP Boosts Manufacturing Output

Additive Manufacturing can enhance productivity, but manufacturers must ensure that 3D printers can work in harmony with their current hardware, software, and supporting technologies.

CAM Plus MTMs Improve Speed to First Part

Slice Mfg. Studios, a medical device manufacturer, is using GibbsCAM and multi-axis mill-turn machining to keep its competitive advantage.

Coating Doubles the Gripping Strength of Chuck Jaws

Carbinite is a wear-resistant, textured carbide coating that uses Electro Spark Deposition to reduce or eliminate slippage on workpieces.

Forward-Looking Grinding Technologies

United Grinding Group presented nine new grinding systems for manufacturers of tools, dies, couplings, and other precision parts – with an emphasis on expansion opportunities in sectors marked for growth.

Autonomous Intelligent Tool and Process Monitoring

By measuring force and strain, GEMGP is able to detect and report on tool breakage, missing tools, overload, tool wear, and fluid flow in real time.