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Manufacturing News of Note: January 2017
Okuma showcases IIoT-enabled technologies, a large welding machine is getting developed for lightweighting R&D, and other industry news.
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What a Machining Center Really Costs: Total Lifecycle ROI
A white paper explains why it’s important to look at the entire lifecycle of a machine to determine its true costs and benefits.
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Workholding System Eliminates the Need to Pre-Machine Workpieces
Fixtureworks introduces its lineup of ultra-low-profile TriGrip carbide gripper inserts and TriMax vises.
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Case Study: Success in Simplicity
This 15-hp shop vacuum addressed one company’s need to increase safety while reducing downtime and wasted labor.
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Custom Cutters Quicker
An online quoting service is said to speed and simplify quoting and purchasing of custom cutting tools.
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GBI: Metalworking December 2016 – 49.8
Contraction slows and index reaches its highest level since June 2015.
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Our New Column: The View from My Shop
Owners and leaders of machining facilities offer their perspectives in a new monthly column in MMS.
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Policy Recommendations That Promote Advanced Manufacturing
What should Congress and the president do to strengthen U.S. manufacturing? The National Council for Advanced Manufacturing (NACFAM) recently announced its manufacturing-related policy priorities as recommendations to the country’s elected leaders.
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Pairing Additive Mfr. and Topology Optimization for Diesel Engine Support Redesign
Topology optimization tends to increase geometric complexity. This isn't a challenge for additive manufacturing.
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Robots Armed for More Than Machine Tending
Although they’re more eager than ever to embrace robotic arms, manufacturers that don’t look beyond the machine tool risk missing out on opportunities to automate processes like deburring, cleaning and inspection.
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Hollow Workpiece? Try Hollow Barstock
A video from Sandvik Materials Technology demonstrates the benefits of turning oilfield parts out of near-net-shape rather than solid barstock.
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Top Shops Profile: Mallory Industries
Mallory Industries Inc. was 2016's Top Shops Honors Program winner in the category of human resource.
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