YouTubers ‘Titans of CNC Machining’ were invited to the Hiroshima Mitutoyo Manufacturing Plant in Japan and filmed their tour of the facility's impressive technology and processes that go into making the high-quality tools.
The in-depth video, entitled 'Machining 50 Million Micrometers | Hiroshima Japan', revealed some of the company's top secrets.
We have answered some key questions about what goes on behind-the-scenes below.
The Mitutoyo Standard Digital Caliper has been featured on BBC One’s The Repair Shop once again. It has been a popular choice for the craftspeople of the show and is clearly one to stay, being used for various restoration jobs in the barn including the latest, a heart-shaped locket.
The University of Wolverhampton Racing Team (UWR) has completed the final weekend of races for the Praga Cup 2022 with high spirits despite a series of knockbacks.
After a gearbox failure on the Saturday, the student motorsport team entered the track at the season finale with confidence and a car that was ready for the day of races ahead. They persevered through mechanical issues, unpredictable weather and a last-minute overtake, with driver Shane Kelly ultimately walking away as the driver of the day.
With a video that reached 400K views in five days, YouTube Channel Sous Vide Everything recorded a new experiment - Tenderising a steak with an Ultrasonic Cleaner.
So, where does ultrasonic technology come in to the process of cooking a steak, and why have the "perfectly cooked" protein-obsessed owners of this channel and their viewers been eating it right up?
When in need of digital readout equipment for a modern industrial shop, preparing new apprentices like Freddie here at XYZ Machine Tools, the MDC700 Digital Console is a perfect fit.
The M-DRO console has an easy-to-read display, high performance and sturdy die-cast metal housing, ideal for experienced professionals as well as beginners who are becoming familar with machining and the use of equipment.
Our machine tool supplier customer, XYZ Machine Tools, welcomed Freddie as the third apprentice working in the business today. Previous success stories of apprentices progressing in to Team Leader, Managerial and Directorial roles within the company are a strong motivator for young additions looking to kickstart their career.
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Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle builder Allen Millyard used our ultrasonic cleaning solution to bring a clogged and rusty carburettor back to life in an episode of ITV’s Junk and Disorderly.
The pair can be seen in Series 2, Episode 5 of the automotive junk and classics restoring show, submerging the part in an ultrasonic tank which contains our concentrated Carburettor, Machine and Engine Parts cleaning solution.
In the 60-minute episode, the pair turn their attention to the restoration of a legendary Triumph Trident bike and end the show with a celebratory
Our glass beakers have done an excellent job in aiding the cleaning of these Schaublin collets during just a four minute cycle.
OME Machining used the beaker rack in his 6 litre ultrasonic cleaner to clean these smaller parts. We sent the machinist an ultrasonic cleaning kit to put to the test in his workshop and he wasted no time sharing the gleaming results on Instagram. In a series of posts, he showed his 78.9K followers the simple ultrasonic cleaning process and the consistently impressive results achieved when restoring various machine parts to look brand new.
Why Should I Use Beakers in My Ultrasonic Cleaner?
In honour of the International Day of Charity, our team at The Allendale Group have participated in guessing games to raise donations for the Down’s Syndrome Association.
We arranged various fun challenges to get everyone in the office involved for this excellent cause. Our challenges involved guessing how long a piece of string was, how many Portavolt Variable Transformers there were in a picture, and how many wrapped sweets there were in our C106 case.
Can you recreate this custom 3D printed bracket for our M-SURE Digital Linear Scale?
Here's a close up of the custom brackets made by @ome.machining on Instagram to fit this handy tool onto a Bridgeport DrillPress for accurate drilling and easy counter boring.
Part no. MS-272-150
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