5 Common Machine Shop Injuries, and How to Prevent Them
WEBNov 27, 2019 — Kayla Matthews writes about the IoT, IIoT, automation and smart technologies at her personal tech blog, Productivity Bytes, and for publications including InformationWeek, Manufacturing.net, Robotiq, and others.
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 15: Saws and Sawing
WEBJun 29, 2020 — New types of saws and better blade materials have made metal sawing a much more effective, versatile and economical process. In many cases bandsaws are used as the primary means of shaping certain types of metal parts.
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WEBOct 1, 2008 — American Machinist is a center for ideas and insights on technologies for machining, cutting, tooling, forming, manufacturing materials, robotics, quality, and shop operations.
Chapter 17: Grinding Methods and Machines - American Machinist
WEBJun 29, 2020 — Grinding, or abrasive machining, once performed on conventional milling machines, lathes and shapers, is now performed on various types of grinding machines.
5 CNC Machining Trends to Watch in 2022 | American Machinist
WEBFeb 3, 2022 — When people would ordinarily use injection molding for prototypes, they may discover its more efficient to rely on a 3D printer instead.. When accuracy is a concern, CNC machines can achieve tolerances of up to 0.025 millimeters. However, the accuracy for a 3D printer is typically about 0.1 millimeters – another reason that 3D printers are …
The 6 Challenges of Implementing AI in Manufacturing
WEBDec 3, 2020 — Manufacturers are no strangers to automation. Since the first steam-powered machines, the manufacturing industry has focused on providing better products – and particularly through automating processes, lowering operating costs, and boosting quality for more than 50 years.
The Many Parts of High Precision - American Machinist
WEBFeb 20, 2008 — Precision machining is an elusive concept. There are no set tolerance ranges that clearly define a workpiece as high precision. And jobs considered high precision can range anywhere from having to consistently hold a 5-micron tolerance for a large batch of parts, to maintaining a 2-micron, true positioning tolerance so two parts accurately …
Chapter 12: Milling Cutters and Operations - American Machinist
WEBJun 29, 2020 — The two basic cutting tool types used in metalworking are the single-point and multi-point designs. Fundamentally, they are similar. By grouping a number of single point tools in a circular holder, the milling cutter is created.
Reducing Health and Safety Risks in Machine Shops - American …
WEBJul 20, 2022 — Machine shops are filled with skilled individuals working at the top of their games, but that doesn’t make these spaces free from risks to health or safety.
Soundproof Your CNC Machine Centers - American Machinist
WEBApr 27, 2022 — Excessive noise can lead to serious health problems for workers in machine shops – but implementing sound-absorbing baffles and panels to absorb excessive noise generated, and adopting the right hearing protection, will help keep workers safe.