2 days ago · American Machinist is a center for ideas and insights on technologies for machining, cutting, tooling, forming, manufacturing materials, robotics, quality, and shop operations.

Dec 29, 2024 · In October, World Steel forecast 2024 global steel consumption would total at 1.75 billion, which would be the third consecutive year of declining demand for the industry.That forecast revised downward the outlook issued earlier this year, citing continuing weak activity in manufacturing and industrial sectors around the world, as well as the political instability in some markets, ongoing ...

Sep 11, 2024 · Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies – broadly known as Industry 4.0 – are transforming the manufacturing landscape and redefining what is possible for manufacturing operations to produce and for businesses to accomplish.

Jun 28, 2020 · Stagger-tooth side mill — Same as the side-milling cutter except that the teeth are staggered so that every other tooth cuts on a given side of the slot. This allows deep, heavy-duty cuts to be taken. Angle cutters — The peripheral cutting edges lie on a cone rather than on a cylinder. A single or double angle may be provided. Shell …

Nov 20, 2024 · In an index of manufacturing activity, a 12.6% month/month rise in cutting-tool purchases means virtually no change from the year-ago result, and draws the 2024 total to $2.07... More designs featuring screw threads with J profiles in new dimensions, offering a root radius that improves the tensile ...

Sep 21, 2007 · The Haas manufacturing facility currently exceeds one million square feet, with a production capacity of more than 1,200 machines per month. To meet the growing worldwide demand for Haas products, production levels will continue to increase throughout the year, with a goal of building 1,300 machines per month by year’s end.

Nov 27, 2019 · 5. Poor guarding techniques — When it comes to heavy machines, a correctly placed guard or barrier can be the difference between safe operation and serious injury, like loss of a limb. It goes beyond having machine guards in place, however. Sometimes the right system exists but malfunctions, or does not correctly identify hazard situations, such as someone’s finger sitting in a saw or gear ...

Nov 11, 2024 · The new RoboDrill α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is designed for a range of machining tasks, notably for large workpieces, in the space-saving footprint. The F 5000 five-axis machine has a compact footprint, redesigned swivel heads and integrated motor spindles, with a 100-tool interface as standard ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Should machine shops be ready to invest? What factors are shaping their spending choices in 2025? AMT’s chief economist explains it all in this podcast. Did the manufacturing economy achieve a ‘soft landing’ in 2024? What do U.S. manufacturing technology orders indicate about manufacturing ...

Jul 31, 2000 · America's manufacturing might was key to the Allied victory in World War II. By the beginning of 1944, the output of American factories was twice that of all the Axis nations as manufacturers everywhere shut down normal operations and retooled for wartime production.