Mathew Triplett

VDMIS 2024 R2.0 CMM Software: Smart Programming for 3D Curve Measurement Utilizing the PH20's Advanced Five Axis Motion. The first part uses head touch measurement, while the second part employs five-axis motion and conventional CMM touch.

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5 featured applications in under 60 seconds! Watch AMETEK STC's 953 VMAX Linear Displacement Transducers in action: - Stamping - Injection Molding - Head Saw Positioning - Torch Cut-Off - Drilling #automtation #LDT #lineardisplacementtransducer #stamping #injectionmolding #headsawpositioning #torchcutoff #drilling

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So, you’re interested in die cutting services. What happens when your converter recommends flexible die tools? Are they a good fit for your project? Today we’ll discuss how flex tooling impacts your production. https://hubs.ly/Q02yYkSN0

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Lighthouse Video Series Alert: Secondary operations are employed to fine-tune metal injection molding (MIM) components to meet specifications. These operations are performed after molding and include heat treatment, surface finishing, and plating. #metalinjectionmolding #metalmanufacturing

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In the past, program transfers typically referred to moving a mold or two. Today, the scope of program transfers encompasses nearly every aspect of the supply chain. From molds and machining to subassemblies with secondary operations and full assemblies, the opportunities are unlimited. With the right preparation and a capable partner, even complex transfers can achieve desirable outcomes. This white paper explores the best practices for a successful program transfer process. Download the Velosity white paper on program transfer today. #programtransfer #MedicalDevices #ContractManufacturing 

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Programing a thread for a lathe should not have been a challenging job. After all, we have Threading Cycles (usually G76) in our CNC controller💻 that should do the job for us. So what's the problem🤔 1️⃣ These cycles have many parameters, and the exact function of each one of them is not always intuitive. 2️⃣ Even the slightest error in any of the parameters could lead to unsatisfactory results on the machine. 3️⃣ To make things worse, the format has many variations between the different controllers. 💡 Recently, I delved deep into the topic and added a complete technical reference🎓 to The Machining Doctor. You will not find such a comprehensive guide anywhere else👇 💡 If you don't have the time or want to spend the time learning it, I added to the guide a G-code Generator💻 that will output the code based on all the parameters for your selected controller👇 🔹 Check it out and let me know in the comments💭 what you think and what I should add to improve it.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxrRgqeu #MachiningDoctor #CNCMachining #CuttingTools

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Webinar alert! The toolmaking industry is facing significant labor shortages, yet the demand for domestic tooling is rising. Join us on Tuesday, April 30th, at 11 AM EST for a 30 minute webinar where Mantle's Ethan Rejto will discuss: - The pressing labor challenges impacting the tooling industry - The growing demand to reshore manufacturing, resulting in higher tooling lead times and costs - How metal 3D printing can be leveraged to address labor challenges Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02tYDky0

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Struggling with rising production times and costs in machined parts manufacturing? ⏰💸 Efficiency is no longer a bonus—it's a must. The challenge: Cutting production times without sacrificing quality or budget. This requires innovation and industry knowledge. Leverage solutions that deliver precision, speed, and affordability. Adopt technologies and partnerships that address your needs today and tomorrow. Ready to redefine the standards in machined parts manufacturing? Let's connect and transform these challenges into opportunities for success. 🚀

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Production tooling is the core of your business. Without it, you couldn't create the tight-tolerance parts your organization needs. But, when was the last time you looked at your production tooling? Could it be optimized? Following these steps can reinvigorate your operations: https://lnkd.in/e5CZvPRY #Tooling #ToolingManufacturer

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Why Assembly Automation? Innovative tooling solutions that will maximize your production!!

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Choosing the right aluminum casting method can significantly impact the quality and cost of your parts. Here’s an overview on aluminum casting and choosing alloys. #CNCTips #MetalCasting #AluminumCasting #CNCMachining https://hubs.li/Q02C-Xrt0

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Struggling to navigate the complex terrain of machined parts procurement? 🌐✨ Navigating the procurement of machined parts shouldn't feel like finding your way through an intricate maze. At A&B Machine, we understand that the stakes are high and every piece is critical. That's why we emphasize not just precision in manufacturing but also in communication, delivery, and after-sales support. We believe that true partnership means being there at every step, ensuring your projects run smoothly from conception to completion. It's time to expect more from your machining partner. #MachiningExcellence #StrategicPartnerships #CustomerSuccess

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VDMIS 2024 R2.0 CMM Software - VDMIS Smart MBD provides powerful functions for reading GD&T, recognizing features, and easily correcting GD&T. Sometimes, GD&T data and conditions do not match the GD&T graphical callouts. Adding MBD to a CAD model without any errors may not be easy. To address this, VDMIS provides a tool for easily correcting GD&T data within VDMIS. #CMM #Software #MBD #CAD

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Let’s talk about post processors for a minute. “What the actual f*** is a post processor?” Simply put, the post processor is the tool that takes all of the “stuff” that we do inside of our CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software and turns it into G-code for our CNC mills and lathes to run. CAM software is used to make the CNC programming process easier.  Toward that end there are several functions that most CAM software packages perform - cutting tool definition, toolpath calculation, process simulation, tool crash detection.  Every CAM software has a slightly different way of going about these tasks, and they each have their pros and cons. Depending on your preferences, you can usually make an argument to justify choosing any one of three or four CAM packages. But, it’s the post processor that you really need to be looking at.  The post processor is what creates the final product, which is the G-code that we are going to use to run our CNC machines.  It doesn’t matter how slick the CAM simulation looks, or how comprehensive the tool database is, if the resulting G-code is no good. And it’s the post processors that really differentiate one CAM software from another. Trust me, not all post processors are created equally. 😉   Some are way better than others. For Swiss machines, Partmaker from Autodesk is the clear and obvious choice for CAM software because of their post processors.  Partmaker Swiss posts were designed from the ground up to be optimized for Swiss machines.  From their patented spindle synchronization strategy to the open architecture for ease of revision, everything about the Partmaker post processors has been engineered to provide the most consistently error-free, robust G-code in the industry. What’s more, with a library of over 1000 different posts, the odds are pretty good there’s a post for your specific machine platform and configuration.  And that’s where Blackstone Swiss Engineering comes in.  We can provide you with the post processor you need to get the most reliable G-code for your Swiss machine. And we have the expertise to customize each post so that it will output G-code in your preferred format. Contact Blackstone Swiss Engineering (www.blackstoneswiss.com) to find out how you can get reliable, error-free, customizable code for your CNC Swiss machines today.     

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This is one of the reasons I joined Hitech. We're leaning into the technologies that will help us better-serve our customers and communities. The best is yet to come! #efficiencyattheroot #qualityassurance #manufacturingtech #leanmanufacturing #continuousimprovement #kaizen

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