The Complete Guide to Laser Welding
Our mission is to make you successful, and that’s why Advanced Machine & Engineering has expanded to offer laser welding services through their AMWELD division. Learn more below about fiber laser welding and how it is the most precise welding solution available…
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The Complete Guide to Laser Welding
Our mission is to make you successful, and that’s why Advanced Machine & Engineering has expanded to offer laser welding services through their AMWELD division. Learn more below about fiber laser welding and how it is the most precise welding solution available on the market.
SITEMA Satisfies OSHA Requirements
SITEMA safety catchers have been evaluated according to OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-043. OSHA has determined that the SITEMA safety catcher meets all of the requirements of the directive.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
Advanced Machine & Engineering and Hennig, Inc. to Exhibit Together at…
Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) and Hennig, Inc., will be exhibiting together at IMTS 2024 for the…
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Westec 2023
YOUR PARTNERS IN PERIPHERALS Join Advanced Machine & Engineering as we exhibit at SME's Westec event…
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Southtec 2023
YOUR PARTNERS IN PERIPHERALS Join Advanced Machine & Engineering as we exhibit at SME's Southtec event…
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How does consistent drawbar pull-force translate to improved machining…
Drawbar pull-force can impact surface finish, tool wear, taper corrosion, machine downtime, and tool breakage. It’s vital to get tool clamping right.
Tool Clamping Systems
Finding the Right Tombstone is Easy with AME
AME provides a handy guide on how to select the right tombstone from their wide range of products.
Workholding
The Most Important Tool for Your CNC Machine Isn’t a Cutting Tool
The Power-Check 2 Drawbar Pull Force Gage from OTT-JAKOB helps keep your machine spindle drawbar force in tolerance. Here’s why that’s so important.
Workholding
Okuma’s Partners in THINC Spotlights AME Workholding and Automation Expertise
AME is part of Okuma America’s Partners in THINC network, enhancing productivity, driving innovation, and bringing vast workholding and automation knowledge to end-users.
Company News,Workholding
Eastec 2023
Join Hennig as we attend SME's Eastec event in West Springfield, MA on May 16-18, 2023. The -tec series of events, including Eastec, Southtec, Houstex, and Westec, create opportunities for connection and advancing manufacturing progress
Events
International Fluid Power Expo (IFPE) 2023
What: International Fluid Power Expo (IFPE) 2023 When: March 14-18, 2023 Where: Las Vegas Convention…
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Overview of Workholding System Components - Part 2
The one component that is common to all workholding systems is a method for clamping the part(s). As we discussed earlier, machining involves forces that can be significantly high, and a clamping system is needed to restrain...
Workholding
Design of Workholding Systems
Creation of a workholding system is an exercise in engineering design, even if the system is assembled from catalog components. The first step in design is to identify all of the functions that any successful design must...
Workholding
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The Economics of Workholding Systems
Machining is a subtractive process in which material is removed from an oversized workpiece until the final part geometry is achieved. In traditional machining, a sharp-edged tool is caused to move through the workpiece to...
Workholding
Introduction to Workholding
Everyone in the machining business has heard these two sayings. The first one urges us to optimize productivity and profitability by reducing total cycle time for machining operations. The second reminds us that underutilized...
Workholding
Ready to Rock! - Epoxy Mineral Tombstones
One of the most AMAZING solutions we have at Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. is our epoxy mineral-based…
Workholding
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Why You Should Consider Off-Machine Setups for Your Machining Process
If you want to reduce your overall costs and increase your flexibility to meet your customers’ demands, consider incorporating off-machine set-ups into your machining process.
Workholding
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Low-Profile Design and High-Density Workholding—Maximizing Your Machining…
To achieve high throughput and the cost effectiveness of your CNC machine, you need a clamp option that allows for high-density, low-profile workholding with a high clamping force. A low-profile design enables you to maximize your machining envelope for large parts, improving your overall productivity from your machining center.
Workholding
The Top Benefits of a Modular Workholding System
The demand for high quality, tight tolerance, and complex parts continues to increase as automation gains momentum in the industry. A robust workholding system that offers a variety of fixturing options is essential to keeping up with the demand and improving your bottom line.
Workholding
The Balance Between High Accuracy, Quick Change Systems, and Zero-Point…
Need to improve your machine’s throughput? This is how you do it by decreasing setup time and overall costs.
Tool Clamping Systems
How to Replace AMLOK's RCH Hydraulic Rod Lock Seals | Tutorial
A step-by-step guide shows how to replace the seals in an RCH Hydraulic Rod Lock unit from AMLOK.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose OTT-JAKOB Tool Clamping Systems
Choosing the wrong tool clamping system partner can be a serious mistake. Old-school CNC machine tool clamping solutions may need extra maintenance, experience shorter lives, and can even be hazardous to operators. So, what do we recommend?
Tool Clamping Systems
High-Density Workholding with Mitee-Bite Uniforce Clamps
Machinists are always focusing on how to improve their productivity: machining more parts at once with a faster setup. As shops continue to search for the next best workholding system, they tend to find success in extreme high-density workholding.
Workholding
Helping Spider-Man Reach New Heights with AMLOK Rod Locks
Spider-Man is now swinging all over the New York stage during his new Broadway production at Foxwoods…
Rod Locks & Press Safety
Overview of Workholding System Components - Part 1
In part seven of our stationary workholding and machining fixtures series, we discusses how to evaluate and compare various workholding system components.
Workholding
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Vibrations and Their Effect on Workholding Solutions
In our latest stationary workholding and fixturing article, learn how your tombstone will respond to vibrations.
Workholding
The Role of Stiffness in Workholding
In the fifth article of our multi-part series, learn how to calculate how the elements of a workholding system respond to cutting forces.
Workholding
Cutting Forces in Milling: The Formula for Successful Workholding
AME explains how to calculate cutting forces generated during milling operations in order to select the correct workholding system.
Workholding
Designing Workholding Systems
We're back with part three of our stationary workholding and machining fixtures series. Join expert John Ziegert as he discusses how to design your ideal workholding system.
Machine Design,Workholding
The Economics of Workholding Systems
In part two of our stationary workholding and machining fixtures series, expert John Ziegert discusses the economics of machine workholding.
Workholding
Developing a Custom Hydraulic Workholding Solution
When implemented on a tombstone, hydraulic workholding fixtures can offer a significant increase in CNC machine productivity and allow multiple different parts to be machined in a single run.
Workholding
The Secret Behind Low CNC Machine Downtime
In part one of our stationary workholding and machining fixtures series, our expert discusses how to improve the productivity of your operations.
Workholding
Using Hydraulic Clamping to Your Advantage
Pivoting to a solution featuring hydraulic workholding fixtures can save time and reduce error.
Tool Clamping Systems
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AME Rolls Out New AMWELD Laser Welding Services
AME prides itself on complete turnkey customer solutions including industrial build and repair. To continue improving this customizability, the company is welcoming a new service to its extensive lineup.
Improving Throughput with 4th-Axis Rotary Tables
When working with a VMC, a traditional 3-axis setup can be limiting—integrating 4th-axis CNC rotary table capabilities can improve flexibility and throughput.
Workholding
Building a Custom Hydraulic Fixturing Solution
An aerospace supplier was in need of a large and complex hydraulic fixturing solution. With a model already created in CAD, they were seeking a build partner who could assemble and test it for them.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
High Production Layer Saws for cutting Multiple Tubes or Bars
By cutting multiple bars or tubes in layers to increase productivity
Carbide Saws
How OTT-JAKOB is Incorporating Industry 4.0 in Your Spindle
We’re all familiar with the products of Industry 4.0--it encompasses the smartphones in our pockets and tire pressure monitors in our cars. Learn how OTT-JAKOB is bringing the fourth industrial revolution to your spindle.
Tool Clamping Systems
Eliminating Wasted Material with 5th Axis Workholding
Dovetailing has long been considered one of the strongest ways to join wood. How can manufacturers utilize dovetail vise jaws for more efficient 5-axis machining?
Workholding
Increasing Productivity with a 4th Axis CNC Solution for Workholding
How Martin’s Stallion trunnion table system and AME’s CDV improve efficiency for vertical machining centers.
Workholding
The Value-Add of Collaboration: How Outside Partners Can Drive Growth
When customers think of AMROK, the first thing that seems to come to mind is “leaders in tombstone…
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Goellner Inc. Continues to Provide Food to Those Struggling During the…
As the world unites in mobilizing resources, time, and manpower to combat the unprecedented Coronavirus…
Company News
How To: Maximize the Potential of Your Machining Envelope with Modular…
Where can you make adjustments to take advantage of maximizing your shop’s potential while harnessing the creativity of your engineers, machinists, and operators?
Workholding
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4th-Axis Workholding Systems Provide Streamlined, Efficient Setup
There are many advantages to upgrading your workholding setup to include a modular, 4th-axis workholding system, and a simpler, more streamlined, and more efficient setup are just the start.
Workholding
Reading Chips Part 2
When operating a high production circular carbide saw quite a bit of process information from the cut chips on the shop floor can be gathered.
Carbide Saws
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4th-Axis Workholding Provides Improved Efficiency
Improve your throughput by upgrading your vertical machining center (VMC) setup to include a full 4th-axis workholding trunnion and modular fixturing system.
Workholding
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Come See Advanced Machine & Engineering at Discover Engineering Event
Rockford, IL -- February 02,2020 -- You can find Advanced Machine & Engineering at the Discovery Center Museum’s Discover Engineering event, on February 15, 2020 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, and even enter to win an awesome robotics kit!
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Manufacturing is the Past, Present, and Future of Rockford
Manufacturing has been an integral part of what makes Rockford the city that it is. Rockford Mayor, Tom McNamara says, “Manufacturing is in Rockford’s DNA.” A city that has seen generation after generation grow and adapt with the times, Rockford is looking toward the future when it comes to manufacturing.
Workholding,Company News
Tombstone Testing for Dynamic Performance
Because tombstones support the workpiece during machining, their dynamic response becomes part of the entire system. The goal of this effort was to measure the dynamics individually and then as part of a machine set up. All tests were conducted by Dr. Tony L. Schmitz, a world renowned mechanical engineering professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Joint Faculty at Oak RIdge National Laboratory, who specializes in machine tool research and manufacturing engineering.
Workholding
Reading Chips
When operating a high production circular carbide saw quite a bit of process information from the cut…
Carbide Saws
What Environmental Factors Should I Consider for My Safety Catcher or Rod…
There are several environmental factors that can disrupt the effectiveness of your rod lock or safety catcher if you fail to consider them. Explore some common environmental factors such as extreme weather, vibration, and food-grade environments.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
Safety Catcher Vs. Rod Lock – What Do I Need?
Safety catchers and rod locks are very similar, but they have different functions. What is the real difference between a safety catcher and a rod lock, and how do I select the best option for my specific application?
Rod Locks & Press Safety
Power-Off Clamping for Safety in Industrial Press Machines
If a large industrial press loses power and the platen comes crashing down it can cause catastrophic damage to the machine, serious injury to the machine operator, and in the worst cases, loss of human life. For this reason, various governmental standards and regulations have established guidelines and directives to prevent against the damages of a gravity fall due to loss of power to the press. Power-off clamping devices can be designed into new machinery or added to existing machines to guarantee compliance for the safety standards throughout the world.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
What Are the Pricing Factors for Power-Off Clamping Solutions?
In the third article in our Complete Guide to Power-Off Clamping series, we cover the ins and outs of the pricing behind Power-Off clamping applications.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
The What and Why of Power-Off Clamping
The first in our 6 part series of The Complete Guide to Power-Off Clamping. Learn all about the basics of Power-Off clamping systems and the difference between Power-Off and Power-On applications.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
Who Needs to Know About Power-Off Clamping Devices for Power Press Safety…
The second article in our Complete Guide to Power-Off Clamping. Learn about the various industry professionals that could benefit from learning more about power-off clamping applications and power press safety.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
AME Named a Best Place to Work for Second Year
For the second year in a row, Advanced Machine and Engineering Co. (AME) was recently named among the 20 best places to work in Rockford, IL, by Zippia, the popular job and career website.
Company News
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The world of manufacturing is going to shrink. But not in the way you might think! Manufacturing has often been connected with massive corporations that crank out thousands, if not millions of parts. These are 100-million dollar plus businesses. They are major employers and a major component of local and national economies.
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Spending too much time Indicating in your Machine Shop?
That's an indication that you may need to upgrade your workholding foundations from T-slots to Grid Plates.
Five Workholding Tips to Eliminate the Wasted Space (and time) that Cuts…
"Wasting space within the machine tool is wasting time and in the business of manufacturing, time is money." - Beat Baumgartner - Triag International AG
Workholding
Four Reasons Aerospace Machinists Should Consider Ball Element Clamping…
Ball element clamping components offer a one-component, one-and-done setup solution for industries machining precision parts.
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How QRM Enables High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturers to Take Advantage of…
Companies require more than just the implementation of IIoT to maintain a competitive advantage over low-cost countries that produce high-quality products.
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AME to Receive ComEd Smart Inverter Rebate for Its Recent Solar Investment
Advanced Machine & Engineering will be presented a rebate check from Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) as part of their smart inverter rebate program on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the AME manufacturing facility.
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AME Named as Top Player in Global Deep Hole Drilling Report
Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) was named a top industry leader in the global Deep Hole Drilling service market report which focuses on research and analysis of deep hole drilling service development in the United States, Europe, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.
4 Ways to Reduce Vibration in Carbide Saws
By: Willy Goellner/Christian Mayrhofer, AMSAW The most damaging effect of the sawing process that directly…
Carbide Saws
Heavier Carbide Saws Versus Lighter Standard Saws for General Machining
If machine is rigid enough to avoid breakage, the price is reasonable, and the production cost (tool life) acceptable, the lighter standard saws will dominate in quantities compared to heavier vertical or horizontal saws.
Carbide Saws
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Mutual Respect | Building and Growing a Healthy Company
To be a successful business, people need to respect one another and encourage respect throughout the work environment. Without respect, the overall culture becomes toxic.
Top Trends Changing the Face of Manufacturing
Sophisticated technology trends of 2019 continue to push the manufacturing industry forward into the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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God Honoring | The Value at the Core of our American Manufacturing Company
When we Honor God, Advanced Machine & Engineering lives out ALL of our core values
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Unyielding Integrity | Building Long-Lasting Business Relationships with…
Be the company in the industry that is known for its integrity--not the one that pretends to be something it’s not and makes commitments it cannot live up to.
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Compassionate Giving | Building the Foundation for Your Manufacturing Company…
Paying it forward to those less fortunate can grow your company’s reputation and open the door for long-term opportunities within your industry.
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Servant Leadership | Letting Go of the Vine for Something of Greater Value
Servant leaders put the needs of their employees first. They’re open-minded, know their weaknesses, and admit their mistakes. They’re willing to learn and let go of responsibilities they’ve outgrown so others can use their skills to move the company forward.
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Continuous Learning | The Core Value of Keeping Current with Market Dynamics
Learning should be a continuous, company-wide process that helps team members at all levels share knowledge with one another and move in the same direction as the evolving industry trends.
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Pursuit of Excellence | Always Strive to Provide the Best for Your Customers
To be customer focused means striving for perfection and always pursuing excellence.
Company News
When to Use a Slide Saw vs. a Pivot Saw?
Your floor space and layout, budget, and customer needs will determine if a carbide slide saw or carbide pivot saw is best for your machine shop operations.
Carbide Saws
Systems for Length Measurement in Metal Bar, Tube, Billet, Rail, and Plate…
There is a lot to consider when selecting the right length measurement system for your application. It is a matter of discrimination on how accurate your measuring needs to be and the costs benefit of each method that is available.
Carbide Saws
Selecting the Right Material Handling System for Your Industrial Sawing…
Investing in the right material handling system for your sawing application can improve safety and productivity of your overall sawing processes.
Carbide Saws
Willy Goellner named among '2018 - People You Should Know'
At 87 years old, Willy Goellner still comes to work six days a week to design saw machines for clients.
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National Manufacturing Day: Strengthening Manufacturing’s Future
National Manufacturing Day brings manufacturers together to strengthen the future of manufacturing by showing future generations the opportunity, creativity, possibility, and accomplishment that comes with a career in the industry.
Why the Manufacturing Industry Needs the Younger Generation to Succeed
The manufacturing industry needs the younger generation to be successful for it to thrive in the United States
6 Takeaways from the Industrial Inbound Summit for Industrial Manufacturers
Manufacturers that will thrive in the age of buyer control and digital disruption will be those that become inbound organization. Learn how manufacturing companies are adopting these ideas to achieve remarkable results.
Participating in National Manufacturing Day Strengthens the Workforce of…
National Manufacturing Day allows local manufacturers to showcase their work, educate the community, and connect with and inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
Governor Rauner’s Keys to Making Illinois Manufacturing Advanced Again
Illinois Governor inspires area manufacturers, explaining why investing in education, innovation, and transportation will strengthen the local economy.
Company News
Vibration Analysis for Carbide Sawing Machines
Vibration analysis for carbide sawing machines is crucial for auditing blade health and quality cuts.
Carbide Saws
Carbide-Tipped Saw Blades Offer Flexibility & Just-In-Time Production
Carbide-tipped blades increase tool life, provide faster cutting rates, and decrease production costs
Carbide Saws
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Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Gets Hands-On with CNC Machining at AME
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos gets hands-on experience with CNC machining during her visit at Advanced Machine and Engineering. During her visit, she toured the new expansion and discussed the manufacturing skills gap within the United States.
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Now is a Good Time to Consider Quick Response Manufacturing
Reduce your lead times to improve your quality, reduce your costs, and eliminate non-value-added waste within your organization.
Infographic: Rail Fabrication Process with Rail Sawing and Drilling
The manufacturing process for rail production involves several steps to ensure the rail's durability and resistance to cracking.
Carbide Saws
How to Select the Right Material for your Workholding Tombstone
There are several things to consider before selecting a material for your workholding tombstone.
AME Wins Silver in IMTS 2018 Exhibitor Product Innovation Competition
With the advent of Industry 4.0 upon us, OTT-JAKOB is pushing the envelope in regular preventative maintenance.
Company News
An Engineering Roundtable: How Does Engineering Contribute to the Rockford…
Listen to eight leaders in Rockford’s manufacturing scene on how engineers contribute to their organizations and greater economy.
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How Robust Apprenticeships Drive Rockford Manufacturing Careers
From the shop floor to the sales office, AME business unit manager, Nick Roeling, is a prime example of how robust apprenticeships drive successful manufacturing careers in the Rockford area.
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How to Be a More Efficient Manufacturer with Lean Manufacturing?
Advanced Machine & Engineering CEO, Dietmar Goellner, shares his insight on how to be a more efficient manufacturer with lean manufacturing so that product and process development can continue to improve to meet the needs of customers.
How Safety Locks Provide Static Securing for Lifted Loads
Safety locks provide static securing for loads infinitely variable at any position of the stroke in a mechanically stable and reliable manner. The design principle of the self-reinforcing clamping ensures an extremely high safety level.
How Do Safety Brakes Protect Personnel in the Event of a Pressure Drop?
Safety brakes secure vertically moving masses that fail due to a leak or breakdown of a pneumatic pressure system.
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The Root Cause for the Industrial Skills Gap is a Matter of Interest
Manufacturers are joining forces with community leaders and educational institutions to provide hands-on opportunities to high school and college students in an attempt to close the gap, but robust apprenticeships are only solving part of the problem. Perhaps the root cause of the skills gap is an interest gap stemming from younger generations’ lack of interest in learning the techniques for manufacturing opportunities.
How do Locking Units Absorb Axial Forces in Both Directions?
Locking units provide precision locking and clamping for machinery and plant components.
Mechanical vs. Electronic Position Monitoring of Your Drawbar Shaft
Mechanical position monitoring options for your drawbar shaft involve more manual work from the operator and can involve inaccurate results, while electronic options are more accurate, easier to install, and more compact.
Tool Clamping Systems
Why Monitor the Drawbar Shaft Position in a Spindle?
Knowing your drawbar shaft position could prevent loss of precision, misclamping, and damage to the workpiece.
Tool Clamping Systems
How Does the SITEMA PowerStroke Clamping Head Generate Large Forces over…
The PowerStroke clamping head features an integrated short stroke function. It is used in any horizontal and vertical application requiring large forces to be built up over short working distances, making it possible to build compact machines with high energy efficiency.
Centering Dovetail Vises Versus Traditional Self-Centering Vises
When it comes to dovetail workholding, centering dovetail vises offer a variety of benefits compared to traditional self-centering vises including 5-axis machining and true centering.
How do I install the spring base on a Sitema KR-Series Safety Catcher?
Safety Catchers are used wherever heavy lifted loads have to be secured against falling or accidentally dropping. To properly install a spring base on a Sitema KR-Series safety catcher, follow these steps..
How Can Leakage Flow Monitoring Extend the Service Life of My Drawbar?
Leakage flow monitoring of the primary seal in the rotary union prevents damage to electrical components and bearing in the motor spindle, extending the service life of the drawbar and spindle.
Tool Clamping Systems
How Safety Catchers’ Self-Intensifying Technology Secures Heavy Loads
The self-intensifying technology of safety catchers is a fail safe principle that is similar to a wedge system--as the load continues to increase, the safety catcher continues to hold the rod in a fixed position until hydraulic or pneumatic pressure is restored.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
How Does Monitoring Drawbar Clamping Force Prevent Machine Downtime?
A decline in drawbar clamping force produces micro-movements, vibrations, and other malfunctions in the machine that lead to poor machining results, rejects, and even machine breakdowns.
Tool Clamping Systems
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How to select the right tombstone fixture shape for your application
Workholding tombstone fixtures are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are several things to consider for you to select the right tombstone fixture shape for your application.
Workholding
What is an MSU Sensor System for Drawbar Monitoring?
An MSU sensor system electronically provides preemptive maintenance that detects drawbar disruptions during the machining process.
Tool Clamping Systems
How Drawbar Monitoring Saves You from Loss Productivity and Downtime
Drawbar monitoring is essential for optimal spindle performance--it detects potential sources of disruptions, increases machine availability, and prevents unscheduled downtime.
Tool Clamping Systems
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How Modular Clamping Systems Increase Workholding Capacity without Increasing…
A modular clamping system allows you to increase your capacity without having to invest in another machining center.
Tool Clamping Systems
How to Cut Costs Using Different Types of Carbide-Tipped Circular Saw Blades
Carbide-tipped circular saw blades are offered in three versions with different cost structures.
Updated September 2019
Carbide Saws
America’s Future is in Shop Class
The notion that one’s success is dependent on a college degree versus alternative forms of education that happen in shop class is only widening the manufacturing skills gap and impairing the industry’s progress nationwide.
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Restoring Rockford’s Manufacturing Legacy
To restore Rockford’s manufacturing legacy, the private, public, and academic sectors need to be aligned to resolve the challenges the industry faces within the community.
A Day in the Life at AME: VP of Operations
Advanced Machine & Engineering’s A Day in the Life Series focuses on our uniquely diverse manufacturing family that has a customer focus and a culture of continuous learning. Meet Brad Patterson, the Chief Improvement Officer at AME.
Company News
Keep Your Fixture Options Open with 2-Inch Grid Patterns
Need faster, more flexible fixturing? Learn how 2-inch grid patterns simplify setup, improve repeatability, and boost productivity—making them ideal for prototypes, small runs, and quick-turn machining.
Workholding
Why Some Material Load Tables are Overloaded with Cost
Don’t overbuild—engineer smarter. AME’s Christian Mayrhofer explains how FEA and energy-based calculations help design material load tables that absorb shock without unnecessary cost—preventing damage from heavy drops while maintaining long-term durability.
Carbide Saws
AME Awarded 2018 Manufacturer of the Year - Grateful for Local Support
AME named 2018 Manufacturer of the Year. Honored by the Rockford Chamber, AME celebrates its commitment to continuous improvement, community partnerships, and the team that drives customer success.
Company News
What Manufacturers Should Consider for Long-Term Machine Tool Purchasing…
Machine investments should match long-term goals. AME’s Brad Patterson shares why collaboration, training needs, and real-world testing matter when choosing equipment—and how sticking with trusted platforms like MAZAK supports productivity and precision.
Company News
How do I install the spring base on a Sitema K-series safety catcher?
Installing the spring base made simple. This step-by-step guide walks you through safely mounting and compressing the spring base on a Sitema K-Series Safety Catcher—ensuring reliable operation and secure assembly.
Rod Locks & Press Safety
AME’s Advanced Apprenticeship Program Shapes the Future of Manufacturing
Hands-on training that builds careers. AME’s four-year apprenticeship program blends classroom learning with real-world machining experience—equipping future manufacturers with the technical skills and mentorship needed to thrive.
Company News
Circular Saw vs. Band Saw
Choosing the right saw starts with your goals. AME breaks down the pros and cons of circular vs. band saws—from material types to cut quality and cost-per-cut—so you can match the right machine to your shop’s needs.
Carbide Saws
AME’s Advanced Workforce Continues to Grow
New roles, same commitment to excellence. AME announces key leadership promotions and welcomes new team members across operations, quality, service, and marketing—reinforcing its mission to grow with purpose and deliver on performance.
Company News
Industrial Production Experiences Largest Gain in 4 Months
Demand for new business equipment increased the overall industrial output by 1.1 percent, and industrial production activity indicates sustained growth across all manufacturing sectors.
Company News
Why Minimum Quantity Lubrication is Used in Cold Sawing
Why MQL outperforms flood coolant in cold sawing. AME founder Willy Goellner explains how Minimum Quantity Lubrication reduces tool wear, improves cut quality on tough alloys, and offers a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective alternative for modern metal cutting.
Carbide Saws
Why is a Circular Metal Saw Called a Cold Saw?
What makes a cold saw “cold”? AME founder Willy Goellner explains the science behind cold sawing, how it compares to hot sawing, and why chip ejection, blade choice, and MQL all matter for performance and safety.
Carbide Saws
AME American Dream Inspires Rockford Youth
From Poland to Pecatonica: A family’s journey inspires a winning essay. AME engineer Adam Mazela’s daughter Monika honored her parents’ immigrant story in an award-winning tribute to the American flag—celebrating freedom, opportunity, and gratitude.
Company News
AME Sets Up the Future of Manufacturing for Success
Precision, investment, and purpose—AME builds the future of manufacturing. With a facility expansion, new tech, and industry partnerships, AME is raising the bar for quick-response machining and reinforcing U.S. manufacturing strength.
Company News
Advance Your Career at Advanced Machine & Engineering
Manufacturing is booming—and AME is hiring. With new facility expansion, cutting-edge CNC tech, and a hands-on apprenticeship program, AME is creating up to 100 local jobs and investing in the future of American manufacturing.
Company News
AME Reduces Tombstone Lead Times with New Toyoda HMC Machine
To meet rising demand, AME invests in high-speed machining. With a second Toyoda FH800SX-i now online, AME is cutting lead times and boosting capacity—thanks to reshoring growth and its flexible manufacturing system.
Company News
Facility Expansion Advances Manufacturing in the Rockford Area
Sounds of progress: AME expands to meet growing demand. A $3.5M facility expansion in Rockford positions AME for reshoring-driven growth, more advanced CNC technology, and new job opportunities—while reinforcing its commitment to American manufacturing.
Company News
AME Engages with Younger Minds During National Engineers’ Week
Inspiring future engineers—one hands-on challenge at a time. AME sponsored the Discover Engineering event at Rockford’s Discovery Center, connecting with over 1,200 attendees to promote STEM careers, showcase engineering products, and highlight its local apprenticeship program.
Company News
AME’s Partnership with Community College Promotes Local Manufacturing…
AME’s partnership with Rock Valley College gives high school students hands-on training in machining and engineering—offering them a direct path to a career in manufacturing without the burden of costly degrees.
Company News
Advanced Machine & Engineering Becomes a PMPA Member
AME joins the Precision Machined Product Association (PMPA) to connect with global industry leaders, gain insight into precision machining trends, and strengthen its role in advancing North American manufacturing.
Company News
AME Joins the Technology & Manufacturing Association
AME joins the Technology & Manufacturing Association to connect with Midwest peers, share machining expertise, and tap into valuable training opportunities that support workforce growth.
Company News
How the Need for Skilled Labor Effects the Future of Metalworking
Manufacturing is growing—but where are the skilled workers? As Industry 4.0 expands, AME tackles the skills gap with a robust apprenticeship program and calls on manufacturers to help attract and train the next generation of machinists.
Company News
How to Get Younger Generations Interested in Manufacturing
Can we close the skills gap in U.S. manufacturing? AME explores how early STEM education, hands-on training, and industry outreach can inspire the next generation of machinists—and highlights Titan Gilroy’s impact through TITANS of CNC. Join the conversation and share your ideas.
Company News
How do I assemble a Spieth Adjustable Locknut?
Learn how to properly install a Spieth precision locknut. This step-by-step guide walks you through preloading, torque settings, and secure installation to ensure long-lasting spindle performance. AME is a licensed Spieth manufacturer.
Machine Design
Join AME at Engineering Day at the Burpee Museum
Celebrate Engineering Day with AME at the Burpee Museum! Explore renewable energy, create your own insect, and discover machine tooling insights at our booth. Fun for all ages—February 17, 2018 tickets just $8.
Events
Discover Engineering with Advanced Machine & Engineering
Join AME for a hands-on day of engineering fun at the Discovery Center! Stop by our table on February 24, 2018 to explore machine tools, operate robots, and meet real engineers during this family-friendly event packed with activities and live science shows.
Events
Do You Really Know the Cost of Your Carbide Billet Saw?
Think you’ve calculated the full cost of your saw? Think again. Beyond blade expenses and upfront pricing, this article reveals how shock loads and operator errors can cause gearbox damage, downtime, and costly repairs. AME’s solution? Shock absorption via shear pins and clamp‑disk slippage—designed so that only replaceable parts fail, ensuring your saw keeps running
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AME Nominated for Technology Innovator Awards for Precision Machine Manufacturing
The 2018 Technology Innovator Awards focus on outstanding achievement, game-changing innovation, and stellar performance. The awards, hosted by CV Magazine, recognize outstanding achievement, game-changing innovation, and stellar performance of the very best in each market, industry, sector, and region.
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AME Becomes Rockford Chamber of Commerce Member
AME rejoined the Rockford Chamber of Commerce alongside a $3.5 million facility expansion, reinforcing its support for apprenticeship and skills development. The move helps boost regional manufacturing, jobs, and American-made growth.
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AME’s Man Behind the Sawing Machine
Meet the man who built AME’s legacy. Founder Willy Goellner shares his remarkable journey—from fleeing wartime Germany, immigrating to the U.S., and authoring his autobiography Against All Odds: From There to Here—to growing a global sawing and engineering firm and giving back through ALS research in honor of his late wife.
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AME's Groundbreaking Event Sets the Stage for More Manufacturing Jobs
AME breaks ground on $3.5M expansion to boost local manufacturing. The new facility will create jobs and expand capabilities in Rockford. Community leaders and local officials joined AME in celebrating this investment in the region’s future.
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What Circular Saw Blade Tooth Geometry is Best for Sawing Steel Billets?
Optimize tooth geometry to boost performance and tool life. AME explores two top carbide tooth designs for steel billets—Triple Chip (splitting the chip into three pieces for smoother cuts) and Notch Grind (each tooth splits its own chip)—explaining why the latter offers faster rates and superior vibration control on rigid machines.
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AME to Break Ground for New, $3.5M Facility Expansion
PRESS RELEASE: AME is expanding—big time. On December 19, 2017, AME broke ground on a 30,000 ft², $3.5 million facility addition in Rockford, IL—led by Cord Construction. The expansion will add up to 100 jobs, boost production capacity, support reshoring efforts, and strengthen AME’s apprenticeship programs to close the skills gap.
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Nick Rupprecht Earns Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer…
Nick Rupprecht at Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME), is now one of over 950 individuals nationwide who has earned the Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE).
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Nick Goellner Earns Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE)…
Nick Goellner, Marketing Director at Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME), is now one of over 950 individuals nationwide who has earned the Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE).
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“Against All Odds: From There to Here” - An Autobiography by Willy…
PRESS RELEASE: A true story of resilience and leadership. This autobiography recounts Willy Goellner’s journey from a war-torn Eastern Europe childhood—where he lost most of his family during WWII—to immigrating to the U.S., studying engineering, and founding Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) in 1966. It’s a testament to faith, perseverance, and building a global enterprise from scratch
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More Manufacturing Jobs Expected with 2018 AME/Hennig Expansion
PRESS RELEASE: Boosting capacity, creating jobs, empowering U.S. manufacturing. In late 2017, AME and its sister company Hennig launched a major expansion across three facilities in Rockford and Machesney Park, IL—adding advanced machines and automation. The 30,000 ft² build-out is expected to generate up to 100 new jobs (50 per location) and meet growing demand for AMROK and AMSAW product lines by mid‑2018.
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Key Calculations for Maximizing Tool Life in Carbide Saws
Master the math that protects your blades. This article breaks down essential calculations—like modeling gear-train torsional dynamics and natural frequencies—to predict and prevent damaging vibrations. Grounded in real AME R&D, it equips engineers to optimize saw design and boost carbide blade lifespan.
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AME Goes Green with Solar
PRESS RELEASE: AME steps into sustainability with a record-setting solar installation. The company installed a 704 kW solar array atop its Rockford facility—making it the largest commercial system in the region. By leveraging solar tax credits and energy rebates, AME not only slashes costs and carbon emissions but also inspires other local businesses to embrace clean energy.
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Innovative Devices to Maximize a Carbide Saw's Blade Life
Protect your investment—discover mechanical innovations that shield carbide saw blades. Explore four engineered solutions designed to minimize gearbox backlash and damping vibration—like split & tapered spindle gears and both manual and hydraulic blade brakes—so every cut is smoother and blade life extends.
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These 13 Issues Will Destroy High Production Carbide Tipped Circular Saw…
Avoid blade disasters—know the 13 pitfalls that shorten carbide blade life. From mishandling, improper mounting, and incorrect feeds to torsional and lateral vibrations, resonance, gearbox backlash, and poor stabilizing, this guide reveals crucial failure points—and helps you maximize uptime and cut costs.
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Resonance – The Destructive Force Behind Carbide Saw Breakdowns
Beware resonance—it can cripple your carbide saw. This article explains how matching forcing frequency to a system’s natural frequency leads to runaway vibration, blade damage, and machine failure. Learn how to test for resonance (impact tests, FEA), adjust RPM, alter blade specs, and add damping to avoid costly breakdowns.
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Reducing Vibration in Carbide Sawing: Causes & Solutions
Don’t let vibration destroy your carbide blades. This article explores how specific vibration modes, resonance, stabilizers, and damping influence blade life and cost‑per‑cut—and why machine stiffness and smart design are essential to prevent catastrophic tool failure.
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Measuring Compliance in Carbide Saws: Identifying Gearbox Weakness
Is your saw underperforming? Learn how compliance testing reveals hidden gearbox issues that impact blade life, cut quality, and long-term cost efficiency.
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How Hennig and AME Drive Innovation in Manufacturing - With Ed Begley Jr.
See AME and Hennig spotlighted on Innovations with Ed Begley, Jr.— showcasing how precision engineering, short lead times, and shop-floor innovation are helping manufacturers compete globally.
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Torsional Vibrations in Carbide Sawing
Uncover how torsional vibrations silently erode carbide blade life. When a single tooth enters and exits the cut, gear train backlash and system compliance cause wind‑up and snap‑back, generating damaging torque spikes. The article explains how blade diameter, gear size, clamping, and machine stiffness interact—and why minimizing blade size and gearbox play is critical for cutting efficiency and tool longevity.
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The History of Carbide Sawing
Trace the evolution of carbide sawing from its 1920s origins to modern precision machines. Discover how tungsten carbide revolutionized saw blades—first overcoming HSS with early cold saws, then evolving through breakthroughs in tooth geometry, machine designs, and today's high-performance rigid systems pioneered by AME.
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