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A.I. Will Become Our Inventor
We know how to engineer automation, but can we automate engineering? This possibility is nearer than we might expect, and it will have implications for manufacturing.
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How to Check Roundness Between Centers
A centers-based method can be useful for checking for out-of-roundness without the need for a dedicated roundness machine.
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Lightweighting with Lattices
Instead of building components as a solid, building them as a network of unit cells may improve material utilization and performance.
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We Are Investing in the Print Magazine
We are doing so because our audience is there. Some findings suggest that’s not likely to change soon.
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Manufacturing for Design, Not the Other Way Around
AM allows us to make any shape we want, without having to adapt the design for the manufacturing process.
Read MoreTracking Time with Custom Macro
System variables allow for time-based applications like tool-life monitoring, preventive maintenance, sampling inspections and machine warm-up.
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What to Know About Surface Finish Measurement
Texture is viewed differently by different manufacturing professionals, but the parameters for describing it are standard.
Read MoreThe Effect of Lot Size on Productivity
The more parts to be produced, the more elaborate the manufacturing process. Here are some other important considerations that can impact productivity.
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A Checklist for Gaging Devices
Don’t assume your gage is correct just because it has a calibration sticker. If it hasn’t been in frequent use, follow a measurement checklist to make sure.
Read MoreAre U.S. Machine Shops Choosing to Stay Small for the Long Haul?
Spending plans offer a clue to the new way shops plan to expand their output.
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Functional Prototyping
Using AM rather than conventional methods offers companies speed and flexibility.
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Controlling Your CNC Display Screens
CNC manufacturers have begun offering programs that allow end users to customize how display screen pages look and work.
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