American Machinist Weekly Update

Producing More, and Better, Ball-Joint Cages

An automatic, servo-driven punching machine improves cutting quality and increases output by more than 40%, with shorter tool-changing times too.

Today, manufacturers are practical, creative, open to opportunities, and ready to work with the technologies available now. This special report looks at advanced manufacturing technology as it is now, and where it is leading today's manufacturers.

Making the Case for Manufacturing’s Circular Economy

Alert manufacturers are rethinking how they design and produce their products, minimizing waste, optimizing shipment, and growing the after-market repair and recycling market.

Matching Equipment Maintenance to Production Demands

Planned maintenance must be completed, regardless of competing priorities. With organizational support and focus, a sound strategy will improve maintenance efficiency.

Surface Treatment That Improves Machining and Cutting

Purdue University researchers have developed a way to resolve the issue of “gummy” metals, and their discovery may help machinists improve their work and reduce process failures.

Rolls-Royce is Putting New Engine Project on Hold

The UltraFan geared turbofan development has consumed almost $700 million, but Rolls’ CEO says the project will be halted after the current testing phase is complete, until OEMs are ready to introduce new commercial jets.

Plan Your Message, Plan Your Schedule – and Adapt for Success

Keeping your marketing message in front of your audience means meeting your prospects and customers where they are, digitally and in person.

Next-Generation Automated Work Cell

Enclosure for vertical machine, plus six-axis robot, with different, pre-engineered end-of-arm and infeed/outfeed options, offers flexible automation for a range of part and capacity requirements.

Low-Maintenance Vise for Workpiece Clamping

Compact, square workholding device has an integral flange, so it can be mounted directly to the machining table for optimal accessibility and a 6-mm per jaw stroke,