Modern Manufacturing

CNC Programming and Design in Manufacturing

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:09:00 -0600

Learn about programming and design when it comes to custom manufacturing. This episode features Chris George from Fedtech, Inc. and his expertise in programming and design in waterjet cutting and laser cutting.

Fabrication vs. Job shops or Machine shops

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:58:00 -0600

Ever wonder about the difference between fab shops and machine shops? Or what the difference between manufacturing and fabrication is? Tune in.

Finishing Methods

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:20:00 -0600

Interview with Nate Novak on the different forms of finishing in contract manufacturing. Brought to you by Fedtech.com

Forming (Machining)

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:02:00 -0600

Forming is a method used to bend or shape materials, but how exactly does it work? Well this podcast explains just how forming works.

Drilling and Tapping - Machining

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:27:00 -0600

Learn more about drilling and tapping from Brent Erickson in this episode, cover the hardness levels and when to use each process.

Assembly - Value Added

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:53:00 -0600

We interview Steve Sayler about the key logistics behind assembly in manufacturing as a value-added service. Find out what materials are used, how long it takes, when it's used and more.

Value Added - Welding

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:11:00 -0600

Learn the seven different methods of welding in this educational manufacturing podcast. One of the many value added services in the industry. Brought to you by fedtech.com.

Laser Cutting

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:18:00 -0600

This episode covers laser cutting and gives an in depth exclusive on how the process works. Learn what materials are best suited for laser cutting, how thick, how thin, and everything in between! Brought to you by fedtech.com.

Deburring - Value Added

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:10:00 -0600

Deburring is an important part of manufacturing to take off all the rough edges. This episode explains how deburring is done and under what circumstances.

Material Selection

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:55:00 -0600

This episode helps to choose a cutting method per the material you are trying to process. It gives the thicknesses, material types, and when not to cut certain materials.

Water-Only Waterjet Cutting

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:44:00 -0600

This episode gives insight into water-only waterjet cutting, and gives it's common uses along with information on how it works. This podcast is brought to you by fedtech.com, your partner in manufacturing.

Abrasive Waterjet Cutting

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:48:00 -0600

This episode of Modern Manufacturing focuses specifically on abrasive waterjet cutting and goes into detail about how it works.