Weir Minerals North America, in Madison, Wis., manufactures large pumps for mining slurry applications. It needed a series of very large (108x108 in.) Class 40 iron castings machined for its pump ...

Our frequent correspondent has delivered three useful examples of fixtures, designed in the machine shop and their effects for a specific workholding task: “In the first example, the fixture was ...

The Department of Engineering Design and Manufacturing is involved in a variety of research and training activities. The following is an overview of the areas that research teams work in, with some ...

Accepting parts off the machine tool is a rapidly growing trend in manufacturing as companies strive to make 100% accurate parts in the lowest possible cycle time. In order for the machining center to ...

Machining is a process where parts receive their final size and shape by the removal of chips using a shaped cutting tool. Traditional methods include sawing, turning on a lathe, milling, abrasive ...