The United Nations Human Rights Council will release a report in June, 2016 to dispel the “myth” that U.S. women enjoy rights and protections under law consistent with international standards
Full article: Busting the maternity leave myth
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Michael Mangan from DEKRA Insight shares eight principles for making your leading measures “valid, actionable and easy to communicate.”
Full article: Safety Leadership: 8 principles for smarter metrics
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The jobs in Table S-4 (OSHA 1910.332) face a higher than normal risk of electrical accident if exposed to circuits that operate at 50 volts or more to ground.
Full article: Electrical safety training: 5 steps
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Don Groover from DEKRA Insight shares why asking the right questions “allows data to work for us, illuminating the path to true improvement.”
Full article: Safety Leadership: Safety in the era of big data: Principles for getting it right
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Business hates HR – human resources.
Full article: What you can learn from HR’s failures
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This month, Ted Apking from DEKRA Insight talks about why the success or failure of a safety strategy depends on the actions of the leaders who drive it.
Full article: Safety Leadership: 3 things leaders do to create a good safety strategy
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In 2012, 58 million Americans sought an attorney.1 The median starting salary for new lawyers in 2012 was $61,000 and many new lawyers carry student-loan debts of $125,000.2
Full article: Are lawsuits in your future?
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This month, Scott Stricoff from DEKRA Insight discusses what safety leaders responsible for process industry operations can do to maintain vigilance and ensure process safety that delivers true, sustained excellence.
Full article: Safety Leadership: Vigilance and progress in process safety leadership
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Whether it comes to machining basic suspension brackets or processing complex engine parts, PRI attendees who visited booth 5601 discovered that Mazak has a diverse selection of machine tools ready to tackle any shop requirement. Applications engineers were available to meet with attendees and discuss ways to reduce cycle times, maintain part consistency and boost productivity in fast-paced environments.
During the show, Mazak ran real-world part-cutting demos on three of its latest machine tools. Representing different product lines, these models will showcase the different levels of manufacturing technology Mazak has available to the racing industry, from basic turning machines to advanced multi-tasking solutions.
Perfect for small shops, Mazak developed the compact QUICK TURN PRIMOS 100 S turning center with productivity and value in mind. Throughout the show, the machine will demonstrate how it effectively processes parts up to 7.09″ in diameter and 7.87″ long by way of a robust integral spindle/motor design, 8-position drum turret and user-friendly CNC with conversational and EIA/ISO programming.
Ideal for shops that want full 5-axis machining capabilities but require an affordable solution, the VCU-500A/5X vertical machining center can productively process complex parts up to 19.68″ in diameter and 12″ high. PRI attendees will see how the machine’s trunnion-style rotary/tilt table and new MAZATROL SmoothX CNC allow for the cost-effective production of shifter knobs.
Shops that produce gear-type parts will want to experience the highly advanced performance capabilities of the INTEGREX i-100ST Multi-Tasking machine. Mazak recently added a new Position Controlled Hobbing function to its MAZATROL SmoothX CNC that allows the machine to excel during hobbing and skiving operations. Furthermore, the machine brings high throughput to small, complex parts production by featuring two turning spindles, a milling spindle and a lower turret that allows shops to perform first and second machining operations simultaneously or handle sequential operations on a single workpiece.
Overall, Mazak has unmatched experience developing machines and applications that win races. For more than 20 years, the company has been a Penske Racing technology partner, providing the tools and training the organization needs to keep its parts manufacturing in-house.
To learn more about the technology and support resources Mazak provides to the racing and automotive industries, please visit:
MazakUSA.com
About Mazak Corporation:
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky, produces over 100 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5-axis models. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Kentucky iSMART Factory to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products through its “Production-On-Demand” practice. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers.
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Walter has unveiled the Walter BLAXX M3024 heptagon milling cutter, the latest entry in its line of high productivity milling tools. The M3024, in diameters from 1.5-6.0 in. (40-160 mm) boasts the line’s trademark wear-protected black tool body, plus indexable inserts with 14 cutting edges, which reduces tooling costs.
For increased productivity the inserts are formed of Walter’s advanced cutting tool material, Tiger·tec®Silver.
Tiger-tec Silver is available in two CVD coated grades (WKP25S, WKP35S) for the machining of steel and cast iron, and three PVD coated grades (WSM35S, WKK25S and WSP45S) for the machining of steel, stainless steel, cast iron and difficult to cut materials.
Further, the inserts are secured by Torx Plus screws, adding an extra level of stability, and thus process reliability. In addition, a screw-secured solid carbide shim provides optimum support and high feed per tooth, plus optimal contact in the pocket.
Along with a higher level of reliability and lower tooling costs, the new Walter BLAXX M3024 heptagon milling cutter boasts a high metal removal rate, even on low-performance machines, thanks to its positive cutting action. The M3024 comes in three geometries: The F27, the F57 and the F67, which optimize stability, universal application, and easy cutting action, respectively.
About Walter Tools:
Walter, a global leader in the metalworking industry with over 90 years of experience in precision cutting tools for milling, drilling, turning, boring and specialized tools, helps customers improve process reliability and increase productivity. With Regional Headquarters in Waukesha, WI, Walter markets its competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a strong network of distributors and field engineers across subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
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