Chris Davala has more than 25 years' experience in manufacturing, mainly in the NASCAR industry. He first served on Okuma America Corporation's application engineering team from 2012 to 2016, and returned in 2019 as a principal engineer with his passion for problem solving. His talents and expertise with CAD/CAM software, prototyping and fixture design enable him to create open possibilities for Okuma customers.
The toolpaths from a CAM software do not directly go into your machine tool – there’s an important middle step that enables the whole process. Understanding the value of a post processor is essential to knowing your machine’s...
When evaluating or purchasing a new machine tool, there are many considerations a shop must reflect on to ensure proper machine tool placement and operation. Oftentimes, shops are excited about their purchase (rightfully so) ...
Remember phone books, those bulky collections of white and yellow pages that now seem like relics from another era (probably because they are)? Thankfully, processes evolve. Our knowledge and familiarity evolve. And fortunate...
Productivity tools are all around us. It seems that everything available to us in the world these days is supposed to make our lives easier. From our smart phones to cars that drive themselves, the world is full of these gadg...
Many of you in manufacturing spend most of your time keeping spindles turning and parts going out the door. This is good! Your production makes the world go round. Yet our world is an ever-changing place, with technology adva...
Many people consider the smartphone to be one of the most ingenious pieces of technology around. Just a few years ago, who would’ve thought you could not only talk on your phone, but check the weather, get your email, and eve...
