FEATURES 78 TOP SHOPS DATA-DRIVEN MANUFACTURING MAY 2021 VOLUME 93 NUMBER 12 Five Traits Define Top Five-Axis Performers Moving Monitoring Closer to the Cut 66 A sensory toolholder can provide more accurate vibration data on the metalcutting process, helping to extend tool life and improve surface fi nish. BY JULIA HIDER Benchmarking data reveal how elite manufacturers make the most of more axes of motion. BY MATT DANFORD ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Knust Godwin’s Shift to 3D Printing 70 GRINDING 50 C ircling the Part: A Novel Approach to Grinding BY ELI PLASKETT AUTOMATION 56 Avoiding a Failed Automation Integration BY JULIA HIDER CUTTING TOOLS 60 Turning to Flexibility in Times of Unpredictability BY MARK ALBERT WORLD MACHINE TOOL REPORT 74 World Machine Tool Production Outpaces Consumption BY STEVEN S KLINE, , JR. J Metal 3D printing is not new to the company, but new applications are giving 3D printed mission-critical parts a renewed business case. BY BRENT DONALDSON 4 MMS MAY 2021 mmsonline.com
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