With digital technology rapidly growing all around us in the manufacturing industry, from robotic automation to cloud-connected machines, one thing is still behind – the cutting tools inside those CNC machines. BIG KAISER has been pioneering digitalization into its fine boring cutting tools, adding wireless communication for simplified setup processes and even closing the loop […]

Cutting tool cost and their effectiveness/productivity are directly correlated to the choice of cutting fluid and its condition during use. Our speaker, Randy Templin, will provide insights into metalworking fluid types, condition monitoring, contaminants and subsequent influence on cutting tool performance. Speaker Bio: Randy Templin (r.templin@blaser.com) is a Certified Metalworking Fluid Specialist (CMFS) with over […]

In turning operations, the formation of long stringy chips has been a persistent problem. These chips can tangle around the tool or work-piece, forming a “bird’s nest,” and they often require manual removal. Strategies that have been used in the past in an attempt to solve the problem include chip-breaking geometries on the tool and […]

Have you ever thought about adding advanced technologies to your production floor? Are you finding that parts are becoming more difficult to fixture, hold and machine? Maybe a turn/mill is what you need. In this webinar hear from industry professionals and an end user that has taken this step. Their unique perspective will help guide […]

Whether you’re social distancing or simply working away from the factory floor, real-time remote visibility into manufacturing operations is a game-changer for manufacturers looking to maximize their continuous improvement efforts. Yet amazingly in today's mobile world, research shows that only 46% of manufacturers integrate comprehensive remote monitoring of their machine assets and people within their […]

American job shops are under siege from cyber attacks. Every day, phishing and ransomware attacks are disrupting operations at large and small manufacturers. To protect our country's military advantages, the Department of Defense is rolling out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to improve the security posture of the defense industrial base. Join Scott Sawyer, […]

DIY is a huge push in the small shops. Many companies get “turned off” to automation because the robot they bought didn’t fit the bill. Members of the NTMA may struggle with these issues as they move forward with improving shop technology. Join John Tuohy, National Account Manager- Machine Tool at FANUC America, as he […]

The reliable mastery of even highly complex milling and turning processes will be addressed. High process reliability is made possible through the use of machine tools equipped with controls, encoders, and motion drive technology. Join Gisbert Ledvon of HEIDENHAIN as he dives into new key control technology topics and what the benefits are for the […]

Vision guided robots have many advantages including reduced integration cost and improved flexibility.  Vision allows the robot to see the workpiece and make decisions based on what it sees.  In this webinar, Josh Person with FANUC, will go over some of the highlights of using machine vision with robots in an automated workcell.   Josh will […]

The last 10 years has seen an array of new technologies that are changing the way companies inspect and analyze parts.  From job shops to high-volume production shops, machine shops across all industries have been influenced by breakthroughs in the field of vision inspection, and new technologies continue to hit the market each month.  Benefiting from […]