Mickey Mouse and the History of CNC machines? This video explores the postWorld War II era, the Cold War, and the innovative minds that laid the foundation for CNC machining's unique history.
Timeline:
1946: Manual machining era dominated by the "Bridgeport" mill.
1949: John Parson's vision for automated machines with Punch cards gains funding.
1952: MIT finishes the Numerical Controlled (NC) machine using a 7track punch tape.
1956: Air Force accepts the proposal for a general programming language for Numerical Control.
1959: APT programming language presented to press, showcasing machined ashtrays and a Mickey Mouse.
Revolutionizing CNC:
Discover how APT and other programming languages revolutionized CNC machining, paving the way for precision and efficiency.
James Engineering's Contribution:
Jump to the early 1980s, where our founder, James "Jim" Richards, played a crucial role in Formula One Racing. His advancements in precision chamfering and deburring set the stage for James Engineering's influence on top companies like Sikorsky, Boeing, and GE.
Looking to the Future:
While CNC machines have long dominated the industry, we explore how James Engineering continues to evolve with the introduction of additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and other cuttingedge technologies. What does the future hold for machining? Only time will tell!
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James Engineering in Broomfield, Colorado has been optimizing gear and part manufacturing since the 1980s. Our deburring and chamfering machines are the best fit for any job. With custom manufacturing solutions, we focus on providing top of the line precision, efficiency, and sustainability. With a user friendly interface, our systems allow for a onetimesetup for batch production. Our “recipes'' feature allows for machine memory of all your intricate gears and parts. James Engineering provides top of the line manufacturing technologies for a broad range of industries including, but certainly not limited to; aerospace, automotive, tools, and household appliances.