Anatomy of a Tailstock Rebuild-Repair

Riten Industries applies a mix of inspection, analysis, engineering execution, and inventory backup to eliminate costly machine downtime due to tailstock failure. February 2024 The following article was contributed by Riten Industries, Inc. WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE,...

NIST Researchers Look at What’s Next for 2024 and Beyond

Researchers are pursuing developments from computer chips to quantum devices that could have big impacts on manufacturing. Recently, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) staff asked some of NIST’s postdoctoral researchers—William “Drew” Borders, Trey...

Worldwide Demand for Forged Parts Spurs Drive to Rebuild Equipment

With forged part demand ramping up worldwide, working with an experienced OEM to rebuild equipment is often the fastest, most cost-effective way to increase production. By Del Williams Today, global demand for rebuilt forging equipment is surging. Robust demand for...

Precision Grinder Gives Hammer Mill its ‘Impact’ Edge

To efficiently pulverize industrial materials, the many internal hammers are forged, hardened, and then ground down to create the optimal impact edge, minimize vibration, and fit within tight clearances. By Del Williams Hammer mills are essential pieces of industrial...