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Will My AM Part Explode?
Not if you’re careful. Parts built from metallic powder require extra precautions.
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What to Know About Adjustable Bore Gages
These comparative instruments must be set to the required nominal size, and there are a number of ways to do this.
Read MoreDesign vs. Manufacturing — Can We All Just Get Along?
The relationship between these two basic departments is critical to the success of any manufacturing company.
Read MoreDo Not Underestimate Your Value to Customers, and Other Advice for Shops
Sharing a few of the takeaways from the recent NTMA Sales and Marketing Conference.
Read MoreSecond-Referencing Variables in Custom Macro
This technique allows operators to query a large number of values using only a few CNC commands.
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Easing into AM
A layered approach to learning the technology will help lessen the headaches.
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Data Collection for Industry 4.0
Wireless technology is moving onto the shop floor, and its integration in digital gaging is contributing to the next Industrial Revolution.
Read MoreThe Arrival of Low-Cost Metal AM?
Systems just introduced promise to lower the price of entry for 3D printing metal parts.
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Where Do I Start with AM?
Here are a few more basic questions to ask yourself before diving in.
Read More4 CNC Shop Practices That Hurt Productivity
Stop employing these four common CNC shop practices to make better use of employee and machining time.
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What to Know About Roughness Average
Roughness average, the most commonly used parameter for surface finish, is a good starting point for quantifying parts when there is no parameter callout.
Read MoreTheory and Practice of the Shop Visit
There is certain information that can only come from standing in the facility.
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