American Machinist Weekly Update

Supercomputer Accelerates CFD for Product-Design Simulations

Automotive, aerospace, and other design programs have a new functional resource to speed computational fluid dynamics and allow product developers to complete previously unfeasible simulations faster than ever before.

5 Best Practices, 5 Big Mistakes in ERP Selection

Half of ERP implementations fail to achieve their goals, and the replacement cost can be prohibitive. The complexities of implementation mean that choosing an ERP is a multi-generational decision – so know what to do and what not to do.

Global Steel Recovery Slowed in June

Steelmakers continue to post significant gains over the 2020 results, but a drop in Chinese tonnage cut the world’s total output by -3.9% in the latest monthly summary.

Air-Cooled or Water-Cooled … Which Is Better?

High-speed rotation is necessary for high-performance milling, drilling, and other machining operations – but maintaining that performance requires a shop to make a critical decision.

Survey Forecasts Growth for EU Additive Manufacturing

The European machine-tool manufacturing consortium issued the results of its latest outlook for the region’s AM/3DP activities, including domestic and foreign orders, demand for new machinery and materials, and more.

5-Axis Machining for Smaller Workpieces

High precision and versatility for parts like lens molds, medical products, EDM electrodes and fuel cell components.

Tools for Robot-Supported Surface Machining

The new end-effector units help automate material removal processes -- reducing finishing time and costs, lowering injury risk of employee injury, and improving results.

Flexible Jaws Provide Maximum Grip

For increased workholding power during turning, an optimized contour provides a secure grip, and the jaws’ weight and center of gravity, plus cutting forces, combine to minimize loss of clamping force.