To run a manufacturing facility around the clock requires planning, the right equipment, efficient processes and the dedication to implement each step for repeatable processes. With these elements in place, a company can work toward its goal of producing perfect parts on time, no matter the customer requirement.
If the manufacturer is able to move past the sticker price and examine the dollars spent making the part, or the cost per part, a multitude of qualities can factor into the machine tool’s return on investment. Here are some reasons why a less expensive piece of equipment is not always the obvious choice.
Titanium Machining Technologies: The use of titanium is increasing in the aerospace market for structural components. Mark Rentschler of Makino explains why improving the machining of titanium and changing the economics of its use is important, and how new technologies are impacting the way in which titanium can be machined more efficiently.