Multi-axis machining adds process complexity without increasing the set-up time and operator intervention. Multi-axis machining offers many benefits to manufacturers that can harness and implement the ...

The Nanoform X “ultra precision” machining system has a fully opening upper enclosure that gives the operator access to the inner surfaces of the machine. The sloped sides on the upper enclosure and ...

As composite parts have become more common on commercial aircraft, especially with the advent of the Boeing 787, the need is great to mass produce parts for aircraft with significant portions of their ...

All manufacturers are under pressure to make their operations more efficient. That means getting more from your investments in both production equipment and people. Automation is increasingly part of ...

Introduction to Multi-Axis CNC Machines provides a comprehensive overview of machining centers that have more than three axes, with specific attention to 5-axis machines. Multi-axis machines have a ...

Five-axis machining technology has grown increasingly capable over the years, but there still have been drawbacks that made some shops think it was out of their reach. And to be fair, there have been ...

Machine builders must have a deep and thorough understanding of component-level errors to build highly accurate manufacturing and test systems. This article provides a framework to estimate and ...

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared a video of his NASA training. He used the Multi-Axis Trainer. This machine simulates spacecraft tumbling. It helps astronauts stay calm. Astronauts learn to ...