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More than ever, efficiency and profitability drive the modern manufacturing industry. Additionally, waste mitigation and management are more critical than ever. In this vein, many manufacturers opt for implementing the lean manufacturing methodology. What role do modular or flexible tooling systems play in lean manufacturing? First, let’s zoom in on lean manufacturing and the success …

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In certain industries, precision matters. For example, millimeters are not what counts in the aerospace, medical, and transportation sectors. A hair’s breadth could make the difference between system failures, product recalls, reputational damage, and sometimes life and death. High-tolerance machining can produce parts and components that are accurate to within 0.0001 inches (±2.54 micrometers). Achieving …

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Figures from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the US manufacturing industry is heading in the right direction after the disruption of the pandemic. The years ahead present significant opportunities for continued growth, but it’s not a case of business as usual. As Deloitte noted in their 2023 manufacturing industry outlook report, …

The Future of Manufacturing: How Flexible Tooling Systems Are Driving Innovation Read More »

Private investment in industrial equipment and machinery will reach $723 billion in 2023. So when your investors back your company’s growth by purchasing new tooling systems, they expect to see serious returns. But every tooling system faces two enemies–moisture and dust. They may be mundane, but if they aren’t managed proactively, they can wreak havoc …

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As manufacturing processes become increasingly complex, the need for flexible tooling systems becomes more apparent. Flexible tooling systems enable manufacturers to quickly and easily switch between different products or production processes without needing costly and time-consuming retooling. In this article, we will look at some of the top industries that benefit from flexible tooling systems …

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In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, being able to adapt quickly to changing production demands is critical to staying competitive. One key factor in achieving this agility is having flexible tooling systems that can be easily reconfigured and adapted to new products or processes. What are Flexible Tooling Systems? Flexible tooling systems are tooling and fixturing …

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Precision positioning systems and flexible Tooling are essential components in the manufacturing process of a variety of industries. These tools allow manufacturers to create the intricate components needed to ensure that their respective products are safe, reliable, and of the highest quality. Here are seven industries that depend on precision and flexible Tooling. 1. Manufacturing …

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The automotive industry is in the midst of seismic changes. McKinsey & Company says nothing like it has been seen “since the Model T Ford first rolled off the production line in the early 1900s”. The shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is inevitable and fully underway. As this movement continues to gather …

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At peak operational times, there are as many as 5,400 aircraft in the skies under the control of the FAA. Every day, over 2.9 million passengers fly in and out of US airports. The safety record of the aerospace industry is fantastic. It’s the safest mode of long-distance transportation. But it’s only that way because …

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As everyone in the manufacturing industry knows, precision refers to how closely an item adheres to a tolerance within a given dimensions range. Of course, the closer a part is to your specifications, the better the results. With the capability to maintain diameter size, roundness, and cylindricity to sub-micron levels for exceptionally demanding needs, ultra-precision …

How Acculoc6 Offers Advanced Measurement and Inspection Techniques in High Precision Machining Read More »