Industry 4.0 for SMEs – does it make sense ?
Industry 40 for SMEs: Benefits and affordability Industry 40 is primarily data collection directly from machines, followed by analysis, and... Read More
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Industry 4.0 standard – is there such a thing ?
Is there such a thing as an Industry 40 standard Does ‘Conforms to Industry 40 standard ’ have any meaning No The term is meaningless... Read More
Industry 4.0 applications examples – outside shop floor
Industry 40 applications examples - outside the shop floor Once you have a basic machine monitoring system in place in the factory, you can do... Read More
Industry 4.0 applications inside a shop floor
Industry 40 applications inside a shop floor - some examples Once you have a basic machine monitoring system in place in the factory, you can... Read More
Industry 4.0 technologies and components
Industry 40 technologies and key components - what are they Industry 40 has these three key components: Cyber physical system, IOT and Cloud... Read More
Machine monitoring and OEE improvement via Industry 4.0
Machine monitoring for improving production and productivity This is what typically happens on a manufacturing shop floor: The scheduling guys... Read More
CNC threading insert – partial vs. full form
CNC threading insert – difference between partial and full profile When you select a CNC threading insert, you need to be aware of whether to... Read More
CNC lathe spindle internal parts
CNC lathe spindle – what the innards look like The accuracy and life of a CNC lathe spindle depend on the material, the accuracy of... Read More
Tool life – the effect of various cutting parameters on it
Which cutting parameter has the highest effect on tool life All cutting parameters do not have the same effect on tool life Cutting speed has... Read More
Cutting speed formula in CNC turning, milling
Cutting speed formula – turning and milling The cutting speed formula is the same for both milling and turning In milling, where the... Read More