Danny English
Danny English, Associate Editor Manufacturing Group
Recent Articles
Supplying a relationship
UPS will operate a centralized distribution center for Pratt & Whitney in New Hampshire.
Dual gantry mill improves cycle time
Triumph Structures - Wichita’s Zimmermann portal milling machine features twin gantries, rotary 6-axis milling heads, and CNCs with independent operability.
Job shop cuts CNC programming time
New software speeds Honeycutt's milling productivity up to 20%.
Plasma-polymerization protects electronics
A new conformal coating process from Semblant offers nano-level protection and the ability to be reworked through the coating.
Software helps transition from traditional to light-weight material
Apriso, owned by Dassault Systèmes, offers a software solution that helps manufacturers implement lighter, more fuel-efficient materials.
High-accuracy machining of composite wing skins
During week-long machining cycles on Flow Corp.’s composites machining center, laser encoders deliver part-per-million accuracy on a 40m X-axis.
Titanium machining on a grand scale
Titanium, a difficult-to-cut, lightweight material, is becoming more common in aerospace manufacturing. But its challenging properties require specific solutions, according to WFL Millturn.
Automation boosts manufacturing profitability
Facing an increasing global market, a mid-size job shop invested in automated systems to boost production efficiency.
Optimizing connectivity
Advances in collecting and sharing machine tool data increases efficiency, reduces costs.
Hydraulic press technology for critical part manufacturing
Advancements can save time, provide flexibility, and reduce costs.
