More and more, manufacturing companies continue to struggle to find qualified workers let alone people that are comfortable with the latest manufacturing technology. At Greene Tool Systems, we started a program with Newport Central Catholic to deliver 3D technology to the classrooms. For a simple investment as low as $200, you can […]
How rotating or tilting your parts can improve form milling results With all the capabilities of today’s machines, it is important to think a little differently when planning your application. Generally, raw material blocks that are to be formed are set conventionally within milling machines. Depending on the center and outside lines of the […]
Have you ever heard the saying “the more things change the more they stay the same?” The same mantra applies in the machining industry. While machinists and engineers can get caught up in the messy details of technology, gadgets, processes, and much more, sometimes you forget about the principles that […]
We speak to many different machine shops that are considering getting into the gun part production business. It has been a booming business. According to the ATF, gun production has nearly doubled since 2008 to nearly 9.5 Million in 2014. While 2014 (the last known statistics available) saw a decrease in […]
So many tooling ideas…so little time! When you’re gearing up to tool your next application, think twice before utilizing Boring and Boring tools. This week Tom gives a couple of real life examples on how Reaming – particularly in automated, multi-spindle machine applications – can deliver superior consistency. If you’re looking […]
This week Tom Greene discusses the advantages of utilizing Polygon Threadmills compared to other tooling. Changes in environmental regulations have created higher demand for non-lead parts – including brass. These non-ferrous materials can cause fits during machining applications – particularly for screw machine applications. If this situation sounds familiar you […]