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Gibbs Supports Record Number of Machine Tool Builders
Gibbs and Associates has been offering CAM software to its customers for 30 years and is making the most of its ample experience in the metalworking industry this year.
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CCAM Building Opening Soon
Companies will be able to participate in joint research projects at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Prince George County, Virginia.
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Industry Growth Flattens
With a reading of 49.5, the Metalworking Business Index showed the industry contracting shallowly in August.
Read MoreCrash Protection for Spindles
The Jakob spindle protection system is designed to shield shock-sensitive spindle components such as bearings from the potentially damaging forces of a spindle collision.
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Shop Develops Its Own Wireless Data Device
Shops that invent their own manufacturing technology not only give themselves a competitive advantage, but they may also come up with a commercial product line. This handheld wireless data collector/transmitter developed by ITAMCO is the most recent example I’ve encountered.
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Eliminating Twist
Workpieces are much more likely to twist on a magnet than be lifted off of it. However, there are ways to prevent this from happening.
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Here Is the Answer
Cardinal Manufacturing is one school's solution to manufacturing education.
WatchVideo: CT Scanning for Injection Molding
A mold maker discusses its experience with computed tomography scanning for inside and outside inspection of delicate molded parts.
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Workholding Giveaway: Don’t Leave Savings on the Table!
Jergens' "Savings Under the Spindle" contest will award $5,000 in workholding products to each of three winners.
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Thread Milling Explained
Watch this short video from Sandvik Coromant to learn about the advantages of thread milling.
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Cute, But What’s He Missing?
As you check out this little guy firing up a VMC, note one piece of safety equipment he’s missing.
WatchTapping Oil Field Parts
Emuge’s Rekord DZBF taps promote the uninterrupted flow of chips out of the cutting zone to protect oil field components during hole-threading operations.
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