Weir Minerals North America, in Madison, Wis., manufactures large pumps for mining slurry applications. It needed a series of very large (108x108 in.) Class 40 iron castings machined for its pump ...

So you’re considering buying a 5-axis machining center? A lot of shops are moving that way these days, and for good reason. Five-axis machining is a more efficient way to produce a wide range of work, ...

Modern milling machines look much the same as they did 30 years ago. However, they now must cut superalloys, titanium, and high-tensile steels to closer tolerances and at faster rates than before. To ...

SIXDIGMA is a Cincinnati based company that specializes in advanced integration of CAD/CAM and CNC systems to solve complex machining problems. Their team consists of some of the top talents in design ...

The CNC mill is the foundation of most modern machine shops, and it’s usually the tool with the most demands competing for its time. This means making tough choices when small-volume parts are needed.

Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety. Before 3D printing, the jigs and fixtures were ...