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Additive Manufacturing 23 Jan 2021

Machining Additively Manufactured Supports: The Tool’s Perspective

Studies show that thin-walled additvely manufactured support structures may not be as good for machine tools as they might seem.

Measurement 23 Sep 2018

Micrometers – Shifting into High Gear

Over time, the basic handheld micrometer has evolved to include numerous contact point configurations and digital electronics. But in 150 years, the micrometer is still one of the most popular and versatile precision measuring tools on the shop floor.

Additive Manufacturing 17 Sep 2018

7 Impressions of IMTS 2018

The up-and-coming technologies hinted at during previous shows have now arrived, and they are being accepted as part of the now-standard means of making parts.

IMTS 6 Sep 2018

IMTS: The Name Change Makes Even More Sense Today

With the rapid expansion of additive manufacturing’s place at the show, the biennial event expands well beyond machine tools.

Basics 1 Sep 2018

Making CNC-Related Decisions

The diversity and similarity of components, manufacturing processes and machine tools must be considered to optimize your production process.

Basics 21 Aug 2018

How to Get Form Measurements Right, Part 2: Avoiding Measurement Mistakes

Avoid these five form-measurement mistakes.

CAD/CAM 9 Dec 2020

Spreadsheets Enable Calculations Similar to CAM Software

Spreadsheet software can behave like a CAM system.

Basics 8 Aug 2018

For Many Machining Facilities, the Mindset Now Must Be “Radical Automation”

What if there will never, ever be enough talent in your local labor pool to meet the still-growing demand for skilled manufacturing employees? The real challenge might lie in our expectations about how much skilled labor we need. Let IMTS 2018 be the beginning of facing this challenge.