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Precision Grinder Gives Hammer Mill its ‘Impact’ Edge
To efficiently pulverize industrial materials, the many internal hammers are forged, hardened, and then ground down to create the optimal impact edge, minimize vibration, and fit within tight clearances. By Del Williams Hammer mills are essential pieces of industrial...
A Revolution in the Making: How Argonne is Advancing American Manufacturing
By Jake Malooley October 13, 2023 Argonne researchers draw on multidisciplinary expertise to develop cutting-edge technologies and techniques vital to the manufacturing sector. Our ability to make things—from electronics to automobiles to food—and make them better...
Collaborative Robot Boosts Productivity of Sanding, Grinding, and Finishing Processes
The GRIT cobot from Kane Robotics is reported to be the first collaborative robot built specifically for composites sanding and weld grinding. By Mark Shortt One of the technologies on display at the WESTEC/AeroDef 2023 trade show in November was a collaborative robot...
Reshoring, Investments in U.S. Manufacturing Continue to Surge as Companies Seek to Limit Supply Chain Risks
Foreign and domestic manufacturers are increasingly choosing to manufacture in the U.S. By Mark Shortt The United States continues to experience a record-breaking surge of reshored manufacturing and foreign direct investment (FDI), with international geopolitical...
Forging Ahead: Speedy Delivery of High Quality, Seamless, and Contoured Rolled Rings
Specialty forgers can manufacture custom, high-quality, seamless rolled rings in a variety of materials and finishes in as little as eight weeks. By Del Williams A wide range of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, mining, oil and gas, machinery manufacturing,...
Researchers Demonstrate Rapid 3D Printing with Liquid Metal
Their new technique can produce furniture-sized aluminum parts in only minutes. Adam Zewe | MIT News MIT researchers have developed an additive manufacturing technique that can print rapidly with liquid metal, producing large-scale parts like table legs and chair...
Thin Film Coatings Are Engineered to Reduce Part Friction and Wear
Industrial Hard Carbon’s protective coatings are reported to improve performance and durability of parts used in a range of critical machinery and equipment. By Mark Shortt The expertise of a small precision engineering firm in Denver, North Carolina has been a...
What You Should Know About the Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network
By Nathan Ginty The 51 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers that make up the MEP National Network™ work to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) within the United States. Although each MEP Center operates independently...
Precision Machining Company Takes Projects from Parts to Finished Assemblies
Antron Engineering & Machine has earned a reputation as an expert provider of precision machined parts and product assemblies. By Mark Langlois BELLINGHAM, Mass.—A provider of precision CNC machining services with a process engineering approach, Antron Engineering...
Selecting the Right Stretch Forming Equipment for Your Application
The stretch forming process can create stronger parts, increase production, and reduce processing steps, but selecting a machine with best-in-class capabilities is essential. By Del Williams For manufacturers striving to increase profitability while expanding their...
How CT Data Analysis Is Helping TE Connectivity Reach Its Ultimate Goal of End-to-End Quality Inspection
The manufacturer gained critical insights using Volume Graphics software throughout design, simulation, and manufacturing. By Miles Parker The all-digital movement is winning over manufacturers seeking more automation, connectivity, and reliability from their models...
Advanced Rotary Surface Grinders Deliver ‘Endless Control Possibilities,’ Tighter Tolerances
To combat the loss of seasoned operators to retirement, job shops are turning to more modern, automated surface grinders. By Del Williams Machine shops that grind ceramic workpieces flat to remove material or achieve a precise thickness now have “endless...
Systems Integrator Supports Automotive Manufacturers’ New Testing Requirements as Industry Transitions to Electric Vehicles
ACS guides OEMs and suppliers through the challenges of a critical stage of product development By Mark Shortt The automotive industry’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is impacting, and is expected to continue to impact, the U.S. supply chain for automotive...
Seven Ways That Automation Makes Manufacturers More Competitive
A detailed breakdown of the advantages that can be gained by leveraging automation The following article was contributed by Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing. Consumers are demanding: They want quality and speed at the right price, and they expect the manufacturing...
Sourcing Electronic Components Post-Pandemic
After several years of market volatility, independent distributors are assisting manufacturers by finding buyers for surplus inventory, offering creative financial solutions to preserve cash outlay, and identifying ways to reduce electronic component costs. By Del...