Emily Probst

At Hansen Engineering Co., toolholder expansion reduced spindle contact, causing a variety of production issues. High-torque retention knobs from JM Performance Products increased productivity and reduced downtime.

Zoller’s Tool Management System helped Bosch Rexroth streamline tool design, product manufacturing and tool quality. As a result, the plant has seen a reduction in quality issues and an increase in production efficiency.

Elite Performance needed to produce a rounder, straighter bore to increase engine performance. Sunnen's SV-20 machine and multi-stone diamond abrasives provided greater honing control, flexibility and repeatability.

By using Sandvik Coromant's DuoBore 821D rough boring tool, Excelco/Newbrook Inc. increased feed rates and saved shop production time cutting Nitronic 40 for aerospace work.

Using GibbsCAM software from Gibbs and Associates, mechanics at Kalitta Motorsports were able to bring component production in-house, better controlling cost and time.

This San Diego manufacturing company simplifies its inspection processes with equipment from Keyence.

Upcoming webinar on supply chain deficits during COVID-19, and how to adapt with stronger, shorter supply chains from Gardner Business Media.

<p>In most metalcutting operations, some form of coolant is necessary to reduce cutting temperature and tool wear. This has become especially important as spindle speeds have increased through the years. Today, virtually all CNC machines are (or can be) equipped with coolant delivery systems. The conventional approach is to spray the coolant, either at moderate or high pressure, directly onto the workpiece where the cutting takes place. However, this method fell short for Burr Oak Tool in Sturgi…

<p>In late 2017, Pinnacle Machine Works embarked on a mission to transform and improve productivity as the company grew. This involved a reorganization of the manufacturing plant, the rollout of lean initiatives and an investment in new tooling. As this transformation progressed, additional opportunities for improvement came into view. In particular, it became clear that focusing on inspection alone would not be enough to improve the overall quality of the company’s products.</p><p>Pinnacle manu…

For Sarco Precision, Ingersoll’s Hi-Feed Midi cutters solved problems with chatter and frequent tool breakage when milling hard materials on a 40-taper machine.

Pequot Tool & Manufacturing’s imprecise rotary table positioning caused chatter and inaccurate machining. PL Lehmann’s single-spindle rotary tables from Exsys/Eppinger provided repeatable rotary table positioning, consistent part tolerances and surface finishes.

Wagstaff Inc.‘s tooling information wasn’t digitally traceable or searchable. TDM Systems’ Tool Life Cycle Management system reduced lost time and money for the shop.

<p>Job shops are seeing the benefits of keeping their facilities clean. Appearance matters as more and more customers are visiting for open houses, audits and general tours. In fact, <em>Modern Machine Shop</em>’s latest Top Shops survey results showed that leading shops are more likely than others to have open houses or invite customers to visit. Appearance also matters when trying to attract the next generation of skilled workers.</p><p>Machine tool builders are also seeing these benefits. Jus…

Three new Precision Force five-axis vises feature robot-ready design and Kurt AngLock technology for maximum workholding strength and adaptability.

IMTS Spark: Hurco has updated its familiar VM1 with the revitalized VM One model for small shops and startups.

By switching to CAMWorks software, Decimal Engineering was able to boost its throughput and quality while saving time and money.

<p>As a manufacturer of high-power microwave transmission equipment since 1989, Mega Industries LLC specializes in high-quality components for the scientific, commercial and military sectors. Its machine shop includes welders, grinders, testing and finishing equipment, and a team of experienced people to run it all. In fact, one of the key pieces of equipment used to produce the high-tech components and machinery needed to support the company’s diverse customer base is a CNC machine tool found i…

A Lincoln College of Technology machining instructor details the most useful features of Mastercam, his school’s software of choice.

By systemizing die making into repeatable steps, Otto Engineering is using its machinists to effectively make dies. This solution relies on a paperless color-coding system to convey the tolerances machinists need to hit in order for tool and die makers to do the final fitting.

Enterprise resource planning software modules provide at-a-glance understanding of job priority and location between departments as pandemic restrictions disrupted collaborative working environments.