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How to Use the G84 Code for Rough Turning Conditions

The following commands allow the cutting conditions to be changed from the desired point(s) during a rough...

The following commands allow the cutting conditions to be changed from the desired point(s) during a rough turning cycle. If no change in cutting conditions is necessary, there is no need to use them. Changes can only be specified three times  – A, B, C. The commands following the three specified entries must be designated Read More...

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Three Types of Manufacturing Automation and Their Advantages

Implementing automation in your operation can increase efficiency and productivity. Automation in manufacturing is changing the way...

Implementing automation in your operation can increase efficiency and productivity. Automation in manufacturing is changing the way the industry operates, from robotic additions to production management software, but many manufacturers perceive the upfront investment as a barrier to entry. However, it has become increasingly important for manufacturers to consider automation in their operations. Automation is Read More...

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Growing in 3D: Jens’s Story

Growing in 3D Jens’s Story Jens Kautzor is our Additive Manufacturing Sales Engineer at Hartwig. Jens works...

Growing in 3D Jens’s Story Jens Kautzor is our Additive Manufacturing Sales Engineer at Hartwig. Jens works with our customers to connect them with the AM equipment they need to bring innovative new designs to life. He also helps our customers evaluate whether industrial 3D printing is right for their operation, collaborating with our partners Read More...

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Please join us at the Sodick Schaumburg, IL HQ for this open house event. Our event will showcase Sodick's latest EDM technology, high-speed milling, 3D metal printing, automation and more. Come see iGroove+ Technology for yourself! Machines on display: Wire EDM VN400Q ALN400G iGE ALN600G iGE + AL600P iGE ALN800G Sinker EDM AL40G AL60G AD35L

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How to Use the G84 Code for Rough Turning Conditions

The following commands allow the cutting conditions to be changed from the desired point(s) during a rough...

The following commands allow the cutting conditions to be changed from the desired point(s) during a rough turning cycle. If no change in cutting conditions is necessary, there is no need to use them. Changes can only be specified three times  – A, B, C. The commands following the three specified entries must be designated Read More...

Trey Starnes Hartwig, Inc.
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EDM Best Practices

We often help customers at Hartwig with troubleshooting their EDM processes. This short article contains a few...

We often help customers at Hartwig with troubleshooting their EDM processes. This short article contains a few helpful tips for keeping your EDM operation running smoothly. Avoiding Spooling Problems Wire tangling or crossovers on the spool are one of the most common reasons for returned EDM wire, yet the vast majority of these incidents are Read More...

Randy Jokerst Hartwig, Inc.
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Do you have variables in your manufacturing operation?

Okuma control, the variables and related functions are part of User Task II. On the Fanuc control,...

Okuma control, the variables and related functions are part of User Task II. On the Fanuc control, it is part of Macro B. Most of the variable functions are now standard on the newer Okuma controls. Macro B is usually an option on many Fanuc controls. There are basically three types of variables – local Read More...

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Three Types of Manufacturing Automation and Their Advantages

Implementing automation in your operation can increase efficiency and productivity. Automation in manufacturing is changing the way...

Implementing automation in your operation can increase efficiency and productivity. Automation in manufacturing is changing the way the industry operates, from robotic additions to production management software, but many manufacturers perceive the upfront investment as a barrier to entry. However, it has become increasingly important for manufacturers to consider automation in their operations. Automation is Read More...

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Additive Manufacturing 101

Your Guide to Getting Started with Industrial 3D Printing Many manufacturers want to jump into the world...

Your Guide to Getting Started with Industrial 3D Printing Many manufacturers want to jump into the world of additive manufacturing but don’t know where to start. In this guide, we cover the following: The History of Additive Types of Additive Technologies Materials Processes Industries in Additive Expert insights After reading, you will possess the information Read More...

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Your Guide to CNC Machine Tool Controls: FANUC vs. Okuma OSP

Nearly every industry uses CNC milling machines, but not all CNC milling machines are created equal. A...

Nearly every industry uses CNC milling machines, but not all CNC milling machines are created equal. A large difference are the controls that run it. In this white paper, we’ll explore the differences between two controls for CNC machines: FANUC and Okuma’s OSP. We’ll discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and how they Read More...

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Tsugami Swiss Lathe & M08 Implementation Increases Throughput 7x

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Sodick Advanced Technology Show

Please join us at the Sodick Schaumburg, IL HQ for this open house event. Our event will...

Please join us at the Sodick Schaumburg, IL HQ for this open house event. Our event will showcase Sodick’s latest EDM technology, high-speed milling, 3D metal printing, automation and more. Come see iGroove+ Technology for yourself! Machines on display: Wire EDM VN400Q ALN400G iGE ALN600G iGE + AL600P iGE ALN800G Sinker EDM AL40G AL60G AD35L Read More...

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Tulsa Summer Automation Showcase

Join us at our Tulsa, OK showroom for the Hartwig Summer Automation Showcase! See some of the...

Join us at our Tulsa, OK showroom for the Hartwig Summer Automation Showcase! See some of the latest in manufacturing technology and learn how implementing automation in your operation can pay dividends in efficiency and productivity. Whether you’re looking to completely revamp your operation or wanting to start small, Hartwig is here! See the following Read More...

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Intro to Basic Okuma OSP Machining Center Programming

This class teaches basic programming format with the goal of students being able to write basic milling...

This class teaches basic programming format with the goal of students being able to write basic milling and drilling programs for vertical and horizonal machining centers.

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How to Set Z-Axis Program Zero — Okuma P300L Control

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GF Machining Solutions MIKRON HPM 800U

Spindle damage, machine geometry misaligned and machine down are big expenses. But with Machine Spindle Protection (MSP)...

Spindle damage, machine geometry misaligned and machine down are big expenses. But with Machine Spindle Protection (MSP) in all directions those worries are a thing of the past.

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CMS Poseidon Moving Bridge

CMS’ Poseidon vertical machining center is shown performing the roughing and finishing operations on the substrate of...

CMS’ Poseidon vertical machining center is shown performing the roughing and finishing operations on the substrate of a boat deck in EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam with a special cutting tool.

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Hartwig Inc Announces Partnership with Solukon to Advance Additive Manufacturing Automation

St. Louis, MO - Hartwig Inc, a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, is excited to announce...

St. Louis, MO – Hartwig Inc, a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Solukon, a specialist and innovative market leader in automating powder removal from metal and polymer parts with complicated geometries printed in powder-based 3D printing processes. The automation of depowdering has become a critical step in Read More...

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Hartwig, Inc. Partners with ZEISS Industrial Metrology

As a full-service distributor of industrial machine tools, Hartwig, Inc. is dedicated to partnering with brands that...

As a full-service distributor of industrial machine tools, Hartwig, Inc. is dedicated to partnering with brands that help provide superior machining performance, reduced downtime, and optimized manufacturing environments. With this latest partnership with ZEISS, Hartwig is looking to continue to deliver the best metrology inspection equipment on the market to ensure quality and accuracy in Read More...

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Additive Manufacturing and Aerospace: Pushing Boundaries and Exploring New Frontiers Together

Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, has been at the forefront of innovation in the...

Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, has been at the forefront of innovation in the manufacturing space for decades. Limited only by the technology available, recent advances have allowed additive manufacturing to enter the aerospace industry, providing a boon of resources and advantages to help them continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Read More...

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