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Industrial Production up 7.4% in October
Consumer durable goods industrial production in October was up 7.4% compared to October 2009.
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An Italian Education
The mood at the 27th edition of Bi-Mu—which attracted more than 60,000 attendees from all over the world—was vibrant, with many exhibitors expressing optimism about future business conditions despite coming off one of the worst years in recent history in 2009.
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No Longer Hanging by a Thread
Threading is a vital operation wherever a machined workpiece is going to be screwed to other components as part of a larger assembly.
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Controlling Burr Formation within Small Intersecting Holes
A reader struggles with burrs between intersecting holes 1 mm and less in diameter. MMS Online’s micromachining expert offers advice.
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Just What is High Speed Machining?
High speed machining means something more than just cutting fast.
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One Way to Machine Long Titanium Parts
This horizontal machining center design not only addresses the need for larger machining capacity for long aerospace components, but it also offers impressive material removal rates for tough titanium alloys.
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Recognizing the Swiss Advantage
A growing number of job shops have realized that multifunction Swiss-type lathes can make them more competitive. This Ohio shop explains how and why it integrated its first Swiss-types and shares some of what it has learned along the way.
Read MoreThe Case for Software-as-a-Service ERP
The owner of a die manufacturing business describes why he prefers to subscribe to ERP software rather than buying it.
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Too Much of a Good Thing?
An automated beer pouring device amuses this thirsty traveler in the JAL lounge at the Narita airport in Tokyo.
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A Refined Approach to Roughing
Mastercam's OptiRough roughing feature starts with a small tool that cuts very efficiently at an initial depth using the full length of its flute.
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Advanced Grinding, Plain and Simple
Advanced grinding equipment gives this shop the flexibility and automation it needs to serve customers with either rapid-response or high-volume jobs.
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