Get an inside look at why Epicor Kinetic, AI-infused cloud ERP, is tailored specifically to meet the modern challenges of metals manufacturers. Includes chapters on quote to sales order, dimensional inventory, inventory planning, wireless warehouse, material certifications, nesting, shipping, business intelligence with Grow and FP&A, Prism AI, and more.
Are All Collets Created Equal? In the world of machining, traditional collets have long been the go-to solution for holding various tool diameters within a tool holder. If you have worked on a CNC machine, you have almost certainly encountered these and know that while they can be effective, traditional collets come with certain limitations that can impact performance. Sometimes the tools seem to pull out of the collet, and other times it can cause tool failure during an important junction. Are we simply stuck with these collets since they're "good enough?" Full Article
Scan Contours in Less than a Minute: Quick and Easy Surface Profiling Leads to Quality Parts (Watch Videos) Contour measurement stands out as a major method for surface profiling, crucial for evaluating angles, radii, and distances across a workpiece. Bruker Alicona's latest contour scanning technology is faster and more intuitive -- identifying deviations from a component's nominal profile, ensuring that manufactured parts adhere to stringent quality standards. Full Article
Automation has been the buzz word for several years, and the pandemic continues to plague our industry, resulting in less boots on the shop floor. If one person could do the job of three, wouldn't that make more sense? Mitee-Bite's high-density fixtures create longer run times, optimized by Mitee-Bite's manual and automated pallet systems. Cutter engagement and less tool changes bring cost per piece way down. When cycle times are over an hour and unload load time is 10-15 minutes, the math becomes very easy. Take advantage of our FREE CAD recommendations AND face to face visits with our nationwide sales teams.
Manufacturing processes often produce instances where blowing off dirt, debris and water is necessary. How can you accomplish this without wasting compressed air or creating a noise hazard? Here are EXAIR's top picks for cleaning and drying. They are engineered specifically to reduce the amount of compressed air you use and to reduce your noise level.
