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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Robots are great tools for manufacturing and assembly processes that require motion, such as cutting, welding, dispensing, sanding and painting. They are less good at machining solid steel or ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...