Learn about 5-axis machining plans.
About the presentation The presentation covers an in-depth approach to developing a 5-axis machining plan. It focuses on maximizing machine capacity and achieving the fastest return on investment (ROI) possible. Attendees will be taken through a complete planning process in SolidWorks, beginning with raw material and ending with a finished part.
Meet your presenter Jack Rushlander is the eastern technical manager of Jergens Inc. He has 40 years of experience in CNC manufacturing and programming and is proficient with user macro and probing. Rushlander is a former guest speaker at the 1996 IMTS Conference.
Since our founding, Jergens Inc. has grown to comprise 3 distinct business units: Workholding Solutions, Lifting Solutions, and Specialty Fasteners. Jergens is committed to helping its customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing. We continue to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency.” Today, you'll find our tooling components, fasteners, and hoist rings at work in just about every industry on every continent. Our innovative engineered solutions like the patented Ball Lock® Mounting System have changed the way manufacturers worldwide think about productivity.
A global RPA industry report indicates companies are increasingly investing in cloud-based automation.
As world tensions increase and the stock market faces volatility, intelligent automation has become a pivotal strategy to navigate market challenges and sustain business performance. Of the 1,000 global organizations surveyed, more than 90% said automation addresses the impact of supply chain and economic uncertainty, according to the third edition of the Automation Now & Next report from Automation Anywhere and Futurum Research.
Consequences of the global pandemic, ongoing trade concerns, and political conflicts have disrupted business operations, exacerbating existing workforce issues, creating supply shortages, and making demand forecasting and customer engagements more complex. The report found organizations are making intelligent automation a foundational technology to overcome these obstacles.
“We're seeing things we never thought we would experience in our lifetime – and that's forcing companies to rapidly adapt and understand how to remain agile for unexpected events and scale their automaton strategies amid ongoing disruptions," said Mihir Shukla, CEO and co-founder of Automation Anywhere. "It doesn't matter what you produce, or where you produce it. It's vital to get work done and deliver products to customers."
Automation investments are trending upwards
Looking ahead to 2023, the report shows automation budgets increasing, with more than 77% of organizations indicating they’ll boost their automation budgets and expect to have 500 or more robots deployed within 12 months. A quarter of respondents said they’re escalating automation funding by at least 25% to speed up automation deployments.
With automation proving to be core to business operations the report also indicates:
77% of respondents said they've made automation a priority for the next 12 months, having achieved an average return on investment of 6.3X
94% of respondents said automation helps address supply chain issues
61% of respondents agree that automation helps address staffing shortages
70% of companies said 30% of their work across business functions can be automated
The future of automation is cloud
The research found that cloud-based automations are integral for future-proofing business transformation strategies. Cloud delivers agility and flexibility to respond to today's quickly evolving environments, which is true for the 90% who said they're moving from on-premises to cloud automation and for the 93% who said they’ve already adopted a cloud-first approach for new automation initiatives.
Learn how to use cutting tools efficiently and effectively.
About the presentation Underutilization stems from a variety of reasons, ranging from simply being uninformed or unaware, to misapplication while attempting to leverage existing cutting tools. The biggest area for improvement is the optimization of cutting tools by paying closer attention to the various other manufacturing technologies on hand. Machine tool capabilities, materials being machined, and other manufacturing technologies such as CAM programming abilities, high pressure coolant capability, fixturing, small spindles (such as driven tools), etc. should all be considered and leveraged. No matter the reason, even the smallest of companies now have tools and technology at their disposal to assist in making better cutting tool choices while considering the manufacturing technologies. A lot has changed recently in the world of manufacturing, and this is no different for cutting tool production. For example, 3D printing is used to produce indexable cutting tools with coolant ports directly to the insert that couldn’t have been effectively produced using traditional methods. The result is cutting tools that last longer and improve quality. This seminar focuses on the typical reasons for underutilization of cutting tools, pointing to solutions companies can employ to ensure they’re maximizing their investments.
Meet your presenter Tom Raun has more than 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. He started his manufacturing career in 1991 and spent the next 12 years as a CNC machinist and CAM programmer for companies within the die & mold industry. In 2003, he joined ISCAR as a national product manager focused on die & mold industry companies. He has served in multiple roles through nearly 19 years with ISCAR, consistently engaging with manufacturing companies throughout the USA to improve CNC machining. Raun currently serves as chief technical officer, a role requiring both technical and marketing-related skills to meet the needs of the many industries served by ISCAR including energy, aerospace, medical, automotive, and heavy equipment. He’s achieved the highest qualification in Lean Six Sigma, a methodology for improving efficiency and effectiveness throughout an organization. Raun also completed coursework through Villanova University in Lean & Six Sigma, Strategic Organizational Leadership, and Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers.
About the company ISCAR is a producer of cutting tools for metalworking, including turning, grooving, milling, hole making, boring and threading tools. Founded in 1952 by Stef Wertheimer, ISCAR has grown from its origins as a small blades factory to what is recognized today as one of the world's leading manufacturers of metalworking tools. Based in purpose-built R&D and manufacturing facilities spread over a scenic campus, ISCAR's teams of engineering and product specialists combine years of technical experience with deep industry knowledge to develop efficient, practical, and economical cutting solutions for customers all over the world.
Learn how industry 4.0 technology can help your company stay competitive.
About the presentation In this workshop we will discuss how Industry 4.0 technology helps manufacturing companies stay competitive by:
• Reducing maintenance costs • Increasing production uptime, productivity, reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in general • Reducing scrap and rework • Reducing working capital tied up in inventory
Meet your presenter Ruben Mirensky has more than 30 years of experience implementing processes to improve operations, not only from a tactical perspective but also from a strategic perspective. In his role as senior consultant for various third-party consulting companies, and as global director of supply chain for two Fortune 100 companies, Mirensky has provided invaluable advice to CEO, CFO, COO, and other members of the senior management team on strategic issues such as plant and distribution rationalization, capacity optimization, and labor negotiations. On tactical engagements, he uses his in-depth knowledge of software systems to optimize the results of projects. Mirensky uses tools to drive projects associated with supply chain improvement across the spectrum from logistics, S&OP, global procurement, demand planning, inventory control, and productivity. He not only brings the understanding of supply chain, but also his understanding of systems to bear on every project he manages. He has a BA in economics as well as an MBA-MIS. He is an APICS CPIM and a CPA by training.
About the company In 1981, IMCO was established by partnering with key manufacturer companies and all sizes of distributors throughout North America to unite independent medical distributors in order to compete against the national competitors. IMCO was designed to keep the independent medical distributor independent through direct relationships and total volume pricing. Our core belief starts with teamwork and results in true partnership among all of our members and key vendor partners. Our members competitively offer the strength of a national service at the local level.
Updates on GF Machining Solutions' wire-cutting EDM machines help customers stay competitive, enter new markets, and add value to their machines.
GF Machining Solutions has more than 60 years of experience building EDM machines, producing new, more efficient machines and providing new features on existing machines. Machines already installed on the field can benefit from several upgrades, allowing customers in different market segments to remain competitive in the future. Five possible upgrade types for the CUT C, E, and P EDM machine series will help customers improve productivity, enlarge the machines' functionality, reach higher autonomy, and ensure process safety.
More productivity after upgrade The Turbo Tech upgrade improves processes. After the machine is upgraded, it has an additional technology priorities option, which is the perfect compromise between speed and accuracy – in good or bad flushing conditions. Productivity can increase from 10% to 40%, depending on the geometry of the part and flushing conditions. Turbo Tech is available on steel with different wire types, Ø 0.25mm (AC Brass, AC Cut VS+, AC Cut VH, and AC Cut AH) and AC Brass 0.20mm diameter.
Enlarged machine functionality If the need is to fulfil new market requirements, functional upgrades can be added to existing machine, such as the Taper Expert upgrade, designed for producing large taper parts or parts requiring small wire.
Improved production safety and longer lifetime of the equipment An upgrade linked to Windows 10 allows customers to keep equipment running on the highest security level, reaching a new safety standard with the latest Microsoft license. Machines will remain up-to-date and benefit from future security developments, the latest software updates, and improvements, while staying connected to rConnect, GF Machining Solutions' digital solution designed for monitoring the status of the machine. If customers have multiple machines and upgrade them, their machine park will remain at the same operating level.
Improved connectivity and digitalization of production GF Machining Solutions' rConnect platform consists of three digital services that make use of connectivity: rConnect Customer Cockpit, rConnect Live Remote Assistance, and rConnect Messenger. With secure rConnect Live Remote Assistance, customers benefit from the personal support of GF Machining Solutions' highly qualified experts, while the rConnect Messenger app allows them to gain remote access to their machines and receive status updates on mobile devices. The recently developed Seamless Support, a new module in Live Remote Assistance, enables customers to generate their service requests or ask their questions about applications directly from their control system.
Higher machining autonomy Customers can enlarge the autonomy of their machines by increasing the working time without human intervention. One example is the big spool upgrade (for up to 25kg wire), which ensures a longer process continuity with no need for constant change of the wire. By integrating an automated cell into their workflow, customers can even automate their whole process. With these upgrades, customers can modernize and add value to their existing wire-cutting EDM machines.
Success Packs Success Packs maximize customers' return on investment and help them succeed across all industrial segments. While the À la carte services can include operational service interventions, advanced diagnosis, certification, upgrades, training, and financial solutions, the Success Packs are a comprehensive range of services that guarantee customers have the support they need for their respective challenges. The Success Packs are staggered into different levels: Bronze, Bronze+, Silver and Silver+.
The Silver Success Pack, which is dedicated to industrial players with fierce competition generating pressure on margins, will provide them with everything they need to increase the performance of their machines. In addition, it comprises an annually scheduled intervention on site, preferred pricing on parts and labor related to preventive maintenance, a certificate for customers using certified wear parts and maintenance services, and an innovative upgrade, such as the Turbo Tech upgrade.