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Job boards reveal that within a 75-mile radius of Martinsville there are over 100 precision machining jobs that go unfilled every graduation cycle. With DCC and PHCC combined, the graduation rate of precision machinists in this area is projected to be no more than 60 students per graduation cycle.

“For a long time, I was a recycling skeptic because the economics didn’t make sense – you had to pay extra to recycle, meaning we were using more resources than you were saving,” said Myers. “But I believe now we’re moving toward a place where recycling will make much more sense than it does now.”

When it comes to automation, machine tool OEMs, such as Mazak, realize that one size does not fit all and continue to develop scalable automation systems. Such systems are scalable in size, cost, and capability, yet provide the typical benefits of any form of automation—increased output from machines and labor—essentially doing more with less.

This is where the diemaking process deviates. For a die headed for CNC machining, the die designer or engineer would make cutting tool selections and determine toolpaths in a CAM software. Because this part is being 3D-printed, CAM is not a necessary step. Instead, the die designer converts the CAD file to a stereolithography (STL) file, which is the industry-standard file type for 3D printing. Users then import it into a 3D printing slicer. Here, the program automatically determines the 3D printer toolpaths to produce the part (see Figure 2).

Either way, the video is framed in a highly misleading way, describing fortified calcium as “ground-up rocks.” Calcium, an earth metal, can be found naturally in rocks and other components of the earth’s surface, especially in limestone. On this subject, Decker told us that most supplemental calcium was ultimately derived from a rock. “That’s what’s in lime [stone]. You can get calcium that comes from oyster shells, you can get calcium that comes from all different sources.” He said the description of fortified calcium as “ground-up rocks” was “very misleading.” “The calcium they put in baby food would be no different than what they put in any food.”

The algorithm uses cloud-based technology to analyze complex three-dimensional geometrics, and an extensive database of materials, coating and finishes to accurately and quickly quote machined parts.

Perhaps the most important thing about his development, though, is that it has come both as the soloist and as part of the band.

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“We have a good relationship with DMG Mori,” Thiessen continued. “We are very familiar with each other’s products, so we were asked to be present in late 2016 for ‘the showdown,’ the crucial series of tests on the actual die punches. Success for these first cold runs was pegged at being within 80 percent tolerance, with every part CMMed to verify the results. DMG Mori was running Tebis software and right out of the box the parts were very close to tolerance, without any tweaking. Part surfaces were excellent,” he said.

Even intermodal and automotive consumer related traffic is down 0.6% and 0.9% respectively. More problematic is the decline in intermodal became more pronounced in April. Mexican traffic volumes were also down 5.5% in first quarter; however, in contrast, Canadian traffic has been stronger, up 1.1%, and accelerating.

Robi Stark, PhD, representing the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems company noted that several conclusions are usually repeated in discussions on the Polish defence systems. Firstly, the Polish military needs advanced, modern armament based on the modern technologies, offering a capability of facing the potential threat. Secondly, Poland should place a major emphasis on NATO interoperability, including the ability to establish a broad cooperation with the allies. Third domain that should be highlighted is the transfer of technology and industrial cooperation.