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Watch and Learn
These videos share ideas that might be relevant to the challenges your shop is facing.
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Video: Perspectives on Cardinal Manufacturing
An innovative high school vocational manufacturing program has students doing production work for paying customers.
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May Machine Tool Orders 2nd Highest of 2012
According to USMTO, machine tool orders in May 2012 were 2,075 units and $408,053,000.
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Beyond Power and Pressure
Waterjet cutting speed depends on more than a single pump specification.
Read MoreA New Business Model for Contract Manufacturing
In this new book, Brad Hart, CEO of Roberts Tool Company, describes how a manufacturer of aerospace components can meet the customer’s price and achieve healthy profits by building effective processes for the right kind of work. Read my review of this book here.
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Too Short for Swiss? Try This
The Quicktech TT-42 from Absolute Machine Tools is designed to provide the benefits of Swiss-type machining for parts that don’t require a guide bushing.
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A Different Type of Shrink-Fit Machine for Micro Work
Horizontal orientation is a distinguishing design element of this compact new shrink-fit machine.
Read MoreVideo: Time-Saving Workholding
Two Erowa workholding devices can help mold shops save time and work more efficiently.
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Top Shops 2012: Toth Technologies
Because this multi-niche shop does more than precision machining, management refers to it as a “Manufacturing Technology Center,” not a “shop.”
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MBI Grows for 35 Months
With a reading of 51.2, the June Metalworking Business Index showed that the metalworking industry has grown for almost three years.
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Top Shops 2012: McCoy
The two prime reasons for this smallish company’s success are establishing an effective process and having a lean manufacturing mindset.
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Top Shops 2012: Hoyt USA
Lean manufacturing has enabled this company to become more efficient at producing its advanced bows.
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