The process of grinding was at one time the preferred method of producing workpieces with very high tolerances before the development of high-precision hard turning machines. Thanks to both new ...

In every large organization I work with, at some point, we get into a contentious conversation. I keep saying they need to be more innovative. A few executives in the room find this statement annoying ...

It may seem like buying a cheaper standalone machine tool saves money, and sometimes that’s true. But when it comes to mid- to high-volume turned parts, the economics can quickly turn in another ...

To machine the gun bolt for a lever action rifle, a firearms manufacturer uses three tools simultaneously to reduce cycle time reductions. Because the bar stock becomes the fixture, no additional ...

Compatibility of the material for the diamond turning process is crucial to achieve clean cutting with reduced surface damage. Grain structure and the presence of impurities in the material affect ...

The leaders of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade (3rd CAB), 3rd Infantry Division, sponsored a project that used Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methods to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control issues ...