A collet is a workholding device for bar stock or workpieces that must be held to a higher degree of accuracy than a standard chuck can accomplish. The device forms a collar around an object, and ...

Manufacturing managers concerned about their operation’s performance and overall equipment effectiveness often ask us how their machine and fixturing investments should affect the number of parts that ...

Hardinge Inc. (www.hardinge.com) says its new Plate and Cube Trunnion Rotary Systems can be loaded with collet blocks, or configured with clamping devices, or customized with a window-box fixture to ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, ...

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, ...

CNC might seem like magic. After all, an engineer need only design a part, send it through some CAM software, and then let the CNC machine do it’s thing and automatically cut a part. But that’s not ...

Whether in a production job shop or other high mix manufacturer, many machine shop managers think their automation options are limited due to all the variability of their parts that are run in ...

There are some amazing large format 5-axis machining centers on the market these days. They can machine titanium all day long and hold incredible tolerances. The problem is that you may have to spend ...

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 ...

Explore solutions for Indian manufacturers facing delays and quality issues in custom parts sourcing. This guide delves into ...