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Metalworking Activity Contracts With the Components in June
Components that contracted include new orders, backlog and production, landing on low values last seen at the start of 2023.
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Quick-Change Tool Heads Reduce Setup on Swiss-Type Turning Centers
This new quick-change tooling system enables shops to get more production from their Swiss turning centers through reduced tool setup time and matches the performance of a solid tool.
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Zillow for Machine Tools?
The ability to see spec-by-spec comparisons between machine tools made Techspex.com immediately popular. Now, the machine tool search engine boasts a fresh new look and 5 must-see upgrades.
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World Machine Tool Production and Consumption Modestly Down in 2022
While global machine tool activity slid back to 2020 levels last year, overall production and consumption were still at historically healthy levels.
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Shop Quotes Smarter, Works Harder with Machine Monitoring
Temco first installed MT-LINKi to optimize quoting. Now, the software helps the shop optimize its machines — and machine purchases.
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You Are Not Spending Enough on Gaging
Is there an intuitive ratio shaping shops’ perceptions of how much gaging capacity is appropriate for their machining capacity? Much has changed; that ratio might need to be reconsidered.
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Give Job Shop Digitalization a Customer Focus
Implementing the integrated digital technologies and automation that enhance the customer's experience should be a priority for job shops and contract manufacturers.
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CNC-Related Features of Custom Macro
CNC-related features of custom macro are separated into two topics: system variables and user-defined G and M codes. This column explores both.
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91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ Celebrates 95th Anniversary
Staying adaptable and leading through change for 95 years and counting, 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ celebrates its 95th Anniversary since its first publication in 1928.
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Combining Multiple Probes: A Recipe for Success
Combining measurement techniques enables a wide range of relational characteristics to be measured with just one or two sensors.
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Manufacturing Technology and Training in Europe
NTMA’s European Tech Tour exposed attendees to the latest technology and traditional training methods used by European manufacturers.
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The Impact of Cutting Teeth Spacing on Machining Stability
Many cutter designs are available, and variable teeth spacing (or variable pitch) cutters can be used to influence milling stability. Let’s discuss why teeth spacing affects stability.
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