The digital twin represents the full machining environment in a digital space, including the workpiece, stock, fixtures and cutting tools. The more complex a machine tool is, the more value can be ...

Absolute Machine Tools Inc. is making available an ultrasonic machining center introduced recently by Tongtai, a Taiwan machine tool OEM that develops and supplies turning centers, horizontal machines ...

Discover how efficiency variance reveals the gap between expected and actual inputs in production and its impact on labor, materials, and costs.

Every day, every CNC program, every sensor reading, every tool change, every quality inspection report contributes to a ...

Coolants have traditionally been used to reduce the heat generated during the machining process--the primary failure mode for cutting tools. However, coolants have several drawbacks, including mist ...

Used in a range of operations from prototyping to metal finishing, machining equipment is an integral part of the manufacturing process. To provide cost-effective solutions to manufacturers, equipment ...

There are few things worse for a large manufacturer than pausing to repair a machine in need of a new component. The company’s “just-in-time” production deliverables falter, as does its reputation for ...

TCL this month showcased its latest AI applications at the 2025 TCL Global Technology Innovation Conference, outlining how the Chinese electronics maker ...

Energy efficiency is often considered to be the main advantage of electric injection molding machines, but that neglects many ...