High Speed Machining 101
High speed machining (HSM) has come a very long way since its conception in the early 20th century. Early adoption of the concept was slow, but in the early 1980s, the HSM process got a jump start as aerospace companies started making investments in research and development to further advance the technology. In the last […]
What to Consider When Outsourcing the Manufacture of Medical Equipment Assemblies
For some producers in the medical industry, such as manufacturers of large, capital medical equipment, it may not be practical or possible to outsource the entire system. A medical device manufacturer can still benefit from outsourcing by selecting high level assemblies (HLAs) to outsource. Here are five things to keep in mind when pursuing this […]
Building Vacuum Chambers for Laser Installations
Keller Technology Corporation’s comprehensive manufacturing capabilities afford us the opportunity to build complex and unique vacuum chambers for a variety of applications, including research equipment for universities and research institutions as well as the semiconductor and medical industries. The chamber pictured will be installed at University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) as part […]
Commonly Used Non-Destructive Testing Methods to Verify Component Integrity
Choosing the right testing method is critical to evaluating the integrity of a component in an efficient and effective manner. Two options of testing for integrity of a component, stock material, or system are Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Destructive Testing. The goal of NDT is to confirm the structural integrity, conformance or functionality of a […]
7 Common System Types for Additive Manufacturing
There are a wide variety of Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems creating parts out of an assortment of materials. Engineers are learning to design parts for new AM systems. AM is changing the way products are being designed and parts are being produced. Additive Manufacturing, or AM, is the process of creating a three-dimensional object directly […]
6 Ways Industrial Lasers Process Materials
Technological development of lasers evolved rapidly and lower cost, highly reliable, fibers lasers were used to accurately engrave and mark parts. Use of laser across many industries has led to growth in use and processes. Lasers processing continues to get more powerful, accurate, and cost-effective. Developed in 1965 by Western Electric, the very first production […]