There are plenty of reasons to take advantage of today’s five-axis machining technology. First, it gives you access to all five sides of a prismatic workpiece. If for no other reason than being able ...

Five-axis machining technology has grown increasingly capable over the years, but there still have been drawbacks that made some shops think it was out of their reach. And to be fair, there have been ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Since Laurent Deconinck took the helm of Machining ...

As manufacturers continue to pursue digital transformations and automation capabilities continue to mature, could true autonomous machining be on the horizon? The potential exists. And it could be a ...

In today's highly competitive manufacturing landscape, precision is paramount. Industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical devices demand high-quality precision machined parts with ...

Coolants have traditionally been used to reduce the heat generated during the machining process--the primary failure mode for cutting tools. However, coolants have several drawbacks, including mist ...

New milling machine technology allows you to achieve tighter tolerances, maintain high production rates and avoid placing new demands on the milling crew. “The newer generation of grade controls, ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 9: Industry & Innovation. Ultra-precision machining stands at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, enabling the fabrication of ...

CNC machining technology has many of the same characteristics of conventional machining — the most important being the craftsmen who take pride in producing high-quality products. But CNC machines ...

I entered the Army in 1988 as a military occupational specialty (MOS) 44E (machinist) under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program. Since I had received industry standard manual machinist training, ...

Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...