Manufacturing Processes Knowledge Center

Friday, April 25, 2014

Vacuum Forming Acrylic Sheet Components

The video has english subtitled and explanation.
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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Microbots in Manufacturing - Electronics Manufacturing

Wong-Foy’s robotic workers have already proved capable of building towers 30 centimeters long from carbon rods, and other platforms able to support a kilogram of weight. The robots can work with glass, metal, wood, and electronic components.

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/526601/microrobots-working-together-build-with-metal-glass-and-electronics/

Friday, April 4, 2014

Machine Tools for High Performance Machining - Norberto Lopez de Lacalle, Aitzol Lamikiz Mentxaka - Book Information

Machine tools are the main production factor for many industrial applications in many important sectors. Recent developments in new motion devices and numerical control have lead to considerable technological improvements in machine tools. The use of five-axis machining centers has also spread, resulting in reductions in set-up and lead times. As a consequence, feed rates, cutting speed and chip section increased, whilst accuracy and precision have improved as well. Additionally, new cutting tools have been developed, combining tough substrates, optimal geometries and wear resistant coatings. “Machine Tools for High Performance Machining” describes in depth several aspects of machine structures, machine elements and control, and application. The basics, models and functions of each aspect are explained by experts from both academia and industry. Postgraduates, researchers and end users will all find this book an essential reference.

Springer 2008

http://books.google.co.in/books?id=ORIsgY57mP8C

Adoption of High Speed Machining by TRW Automotive Canada

TRW Automotive Canada replaced EDM process with High Speed Machining in Die machining.

This change has certainly paid off for the company. It has seen dramatic increases in productivity. The new process has halved the toolroom’s overall process time for die production. Moreover, it has trimmed the number of steps needed to manufacture tooling from nine to only six and significantly boosted labor efficiency.Compared to the old method, the company was to produce more dies today with considerably fewer people.

2003 article

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2003/10/08/auto_parts_make/