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Yes Virginia, U.S. Manufacturing Is Alive and Well
During a recent press tour with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, MMS Editor Emily Tudor got to see what the state was doing to strengthen manufacturing and train the next generation of skilled workers.
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The Case for Custom Fixturing
Photos of custom fixtures illustrate the types of applications that call for non-standard workholding.
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MQL’s Role in Helping Ford Win Climate Leadership Award
Minimum quantity lubrication helped Ford receive a Climate Achievement Award from the EPA. MMS covered the company’s use of MQL in a cover story a couple years ago.
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When CAM-Integrated Simulation Isn’t Enough
Whereas this shop’s CAM system is limited to evaluating only internal CAM files, Vericut software from CGTech uses the actual post-processed G code.
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CNC Machining on the Radio
MMS Editor Pete Zelinski spoke with public radio's Dustin Dwyer about CNC machining. Listen to the podcast from the “Changing Gears” project.
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Avoiding Bandsaw Blunders
Two representatives from Simonds International offer five tips for avoiding common bandsaw mistakes.
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Auto EDM Wire Changers Compete at the High End
Automatic EDM wire-change capability can improve efficiency and reduce costs for high-end tool and die work, especially parts with small internal radii.
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Machine Tool Orders Grow for 18 Consecutive Months
According to USMTO, machine tool orders in January 2012 were 1,771 units and $375,672,000. This was the 18th consecutive month of annual growth for unit and dollar sales.
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Upon Further (A3) Review
Using lean manufacturing’s A3 problem-solving process, Genesis Attachments found that magnetic workholding could provide greater benefits than simply getting parts on and off machines faster.
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Key Industry Groups Announce Merger at MFG Meeting
AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA—The American Machine Tool Distributors Association have merged. Although benefits and advantages to members of both trade groups are cited as the reason for the merger, the entire manufacturing industry appears to be well-served by this development.
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Senator Mitch McConnell Visits MAG
Senator Mitch McConnell visited the Hebron, Kentucky facility of machine tool builder MAG. It is vital to get our officials out to see what successful manufacturing in the united states looks like.
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