Articles
What Does Your Shop’s Website Say in 0.05 Second?
In an ideal world, a shop would be judged on its machining performance, not its online presence. We don’t live in an ideal world.
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A CNC Machine with Nine Controls
One obstacle to training the next generation of machine operators and engineers is exposing them to the variety of machine types and controls they are likely to encounter when they are hired. A community college in Illinois has the answer—training machines from Emco Maier with exchangeable control panels. Find out how students and their potential employers benefit.
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Print & Assemble—the Future of AM?
While this technology for home 3D printers may be functioning on a small scale, the pick-and-place concept could hold potential for larger industrial applications.
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You Are Already Paying for Training
Training saves cost in the form of higher efficiency and reduced rework. It’s just that the costs of not training are difficult to quantify, affecting the perception of training’s ROI.
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A Modulated Approach to Deep-Hole Drilling
After years spent trying to overcome the challenges it had encountered drilling a deep hole in a tiny workpiece, this shop finally discovered the solution in a technology called Modulation Assisted Machining.
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Systematic Success
A more efficient manufacturing process has enabled this manufacturer to ramp up production of its devices for the oil and gas industry.
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The ABCs of PECM
Kennametal is advocating Precision Electrochemical Machining (PECM) for lower cost per part, low electrode wear, fewer material hardness concerns and other benefits in producing complex geometrical shapes in metal.
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The Extrusion Option
For the right parts, this choice might be surprisingly cost-effective. A drum pedal maker controlled cost by starting some machined components as extruded blanks instead of solid blocks.
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Employees and Automation in Harmony
For a well-known guitar maker, automation sets employees free, and product improvement engages those employees’ attention.
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New to Swiss-Type Turning?
What are some nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe? This shop offers some suggestions.
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CNC Hardware, Software Optimizes Plasma 2D, Bevel, Oxy-Fuel Cutting
Osai USA’s OPENCut CNC hardware/software solution is designed to optimize startup, productivity and cutting quality for plasma 2D, bevel and oxy-fuel cutting.
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Ingersoll Hosts Liebherr Gear Seminar
Presentations from gear manufacturing experts and networking with industry colleagues make this event a valuable experience for everyone involved.
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