Machinetoolsthatthink?That’sthegoalofaninitiativethatwantstomakeaquantum leapinmachineintelligence.ByKermitWhitfield,SeniorAssociateEditorTalk to any machine tool maker about their latest offerings and the synonyms “intelligent” and “smart” come
Electronic control of automotive HID headlight aiming, via stepper motors, directs beams both to minimize glare for oncoming traffic and illuminate curving roadways. But the location of the motor driver chips in the vehicle impacts system efficiency.
A large range of tooling enables moldmakers to match cutting tool to machine and part geometry, resulting in maximum metal removal rates and productivity for roughing applications on conventional and high-speed machining centers. By Thomas Raun, Isca
Transmission bell housings for the transmissions are processed on Heller machining centers. A casting mark on each workpiece indicates what size it is and the appropriate machining is then performed. Each machining center is equipped with a SINUMERI
Competitive shops need to consider the true capabilities of their VMCs to achieve a high level of accuracy and surface finish. By Brett HopkinsDramatic changes continue to sweep through the North American die/mold industry. Overseas competition is fo
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