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Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
October 2018
Manufacturing Engineering: October 2018
The October 2018 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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EDMs Take a Big Step Up To Unattended Eroding
September 27, 2018
For the most part, EDMing is an unattended, or at least lightly-attended process. Unlike CNC lathes and machining centers, where a broken cutter during the night can make for a truly bad morning, sinking a mold cavity or cutting a trim die requires little in the way of babysitting—why wouldn’t you let the machine run on its own after everyone’s gone home for the day?
By
ME Staff Report
Automation
Thick Plate, Tube and More: Laser Cutting Advice from the Pros
September 28, 2018
From cutting various thicknesses of sheet metal and metal plate or different widths of tubing to navigating intricate materials or process issues, some of the laser industry’s leading suppliers have weighed in with tips and insights into their novel solutions.
By
Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Lasers
From Multispot Welding to Limiting Soot: Tips for Optimal Laser Joins
September 28, 2018
In our May webinar titled “Lasers in Manufacturing: State of the Art in 2018,” we noted the emergence of some novel technologies to produce the “holy grail” of laser welding: spatter-free joins with no porosity and, when required, highly aesthetic outcomes.
By
Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Lasers
Waterjet Makers Move to Increase Uptime of Machines
October 1, 2018
Waterjet technology—cutting materials with a jet of water—is expanding. Use of waterjets is moving to smaller shops, where there may only be one or two such machines. As a result, makers of waterjet machines are looking to boost uptime and simplify how they operate.
By
Bill Koenig
Senior Editor,
SME Media
Shop Solutions
CAD/CAM Software Helps Students Meet NASA Rover Challenge
October 2, 2018
For thousands of aspiring engineers, the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge is the highlight of their student careers. The competition invites high school and college teams to design, build and test technologies that enable rovers to operate in a range of harsh environments.
By
Jim Lorincz
- Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Motorized Vehicles
Workforce Development
Specialty Parts Manufacturer Thrives, Supports Youth-Based Training
October 2, 2018
Manufacturing specialty parts to spec, as well as supporting youth-based manufacturing programs, has kept Marten Machining Inc. (Stevens Point, WI) strong and growing in the U.S. for more than 30 years. This now-large job shop continues to invest in equipment and area youth, crediting its use of five-axis machining as a key part of its success.
By
Jim Lorincz
- Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Workforce Development
Up Front
Expert Opinion
Walking the Talk at IMTS 2018
October 10, 2018
I just returned from IMTS in Chicago and my first thought was, “where will I be able to rack up all those bonus steps I got last week?” On the easiest day, I walked 7.9 miles, and I topped 10 miles on two other days. It’s easy to understand why.
By
Alan Rooks
- Editor in Chief,
Manufacturing Engineering
Automation
Controls
Expert Opinion
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
MD&M East Offers Myriad Medical Solutions
October 3, 2018
More durable and versatile therapeutic wearable material, more accurate part measurement and improved automation and 3D printing were among the many technologies on display at this year’s Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East conference, June 12-14, in New York City.
By
Geoff Giordano
- Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Expert Opinion
Medical
Expert Opinion
Ingersoll has Big Reputation for ‘Giant Machines’
October 3, 2018
Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. (Rockford, IL), which made its reputation with colossal machines, had a big week at the end of July.
By
Ilene Wolff
- Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Aerospace & Defense
Expert Opinion
Expert Opinion
Getting a Good Fix on ‘FOD’
October 4, 2018
Manufacturers and fabricators build their reputation on the quality of the products they produce. A vital part of the quality process is regulating Foreign Object Debris (FOD), defined as any substance, debris or article alien to a vehicle or system which could potentially cause damage or prevent proper functioning of the system.
By
Ken Wasiuta
- Vice President,
WB Industries
Aerospace & Defense
Expert Opinion
Software Update
Tools for Managing Cyber Threats to Manufacturing
October 8, 2018
What are the key cyber threats to manufacturing in the era of the IIoT/Industry 4.0 and the proliferation of digital manufacturing systems?
By
Alan Rooks
- Editor in Chief,
Manufacturing Engineering
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Ivy Tech Helps Expand Educational Opportunities to Meet the Needs of Employers
October 9, 2018
In Indiana, we make stuff. Diesel engines and generators. Caskets and hospital beds. Car parts and automobiles. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The list is as diverse as it is extensive.
By
Chris Lowery
- Senior Vice President, Workforce Alignment,
Ivy Tech Community College
Expert Opinion
Workforce Development
SME Speaks
SME Speaks
SME Virtual Network: A New Way to Engage
October 4, 2018
In manufacturing, the internet is getting quite a bit of attention lately—and for good reason. The Internet is bringing our industry to new frontiers, to the promised land called smart manufacturing.
By
Adam Cook
- Chief Technical Officer, Alliedstrand,
SME Member Since 2014
Expert Opinion
SME Speaks
Viewpoints
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Industry 4.0 and CAD/CAM Software: Five Questions
October 9, 2018
Forward-thinking CAD/CAM companies are addressing the emerging shift in manufacturing towards Industry 4.0. Where does CAD/CAM fit into this picture? Specifically, where does the software program you use fit into these goals at your company?
By
Ben Mund
- Senior Market Analyst,
CNC Software Inc.
Expert Opinion
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