Articles

Reshoring — What Do You Have To Say About It?

Your insights on reshoring manufacturing operations to the U.S. are wanted. Please share them in the USA Reshoring Survey 2025. The goal of this survey is to understand how policy changes, such as tariffs and workforce training, impact decisions and actions in the industry. Survey results will be shared with the new administration to inform policies that aim to support manufacturing growth.

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CAD/CAM

Five-Axis CAM Strategies Cut Cycle Time for Two Shops

After being acquired by the same parent company, two shops found that working together and sharing knowledge improved both of their bottom lines.

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Shop Tour Video: Inside a Family-Owned Machine Shop Specializing in High-Precision Plastics

In this episode of “View From My Shop,” East Coast Precision Manufacturing guides us through their plastics job shop. Learn how this shop has quickly and inexpensively built out its shop floor, as well as how it formed a niche for itself during difficult business conditions.

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One Machine Shop's Unlikely Edge: Generosity, Creativity and Vertical Integration

Here's how Marathon Precision masterfully pairs trust, creativity and a full spectrum of manufacturing tech — from blacksmithing to precision CNC machining — to outpace competitors.  

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Automation

Three Features That Maximize Unattended Machining on Palletized Machines

Probing and laser systems, large tool magazines, and pallets with multiple parts enable users to run pallet systems for longer periods of time, increasing spindle uptime.

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Measurement

Marathon Precision’s Engineering Playground: One Shop’s Secret to Sustaining High Tech, Low-Volume and High Morale

Half an airplane on the wall, a ten-foot metal dragon, and a full-blown recording studio might not scream “manufacturing efficiency,” yet Marathon Precision proves otherwise. Here’s how forging, complex CNC operations and staff-driven creative projects combine to fuel the shop’s productivity and profitability.

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Turn/Mill

CNC Milling Tips & Tricks: 7 Articles For You to Mill Through

Dive into popular milling articles from 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ, Moldmaking Technology, and Production Machining to discover tips, tricks, and innovations that will make your chips fly—and your competition sweat.  

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Measurement

Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event

Zeiss will reveal seven new metrology technologies and software updates at its Zeiss Live Tech Reveal on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Milling Tools

Stability Maps for Milling

Selecting stable radial depths of cut for 2.5D milling.

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CAD/CAM

Turning the Corner on Virtual Machining and Simulation

Simulation software’s effectiveness comes down to proper implementation and alignment with shop priorities. 

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Lessons From a Lean Shop

This custom ring manufacturer puts effort into Kaizen principles that help it to produce custom works of art at a high volume while spending minimal work on administrative duties.

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Certifying Manufacturing Student Programs and Parts

Not only do Van Buren Tech students walk out of the Advanced Manufacturing program with a certification, they have the verified setup and inspection sheets to show their work on a 10-part resume.

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