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Applying Turn-Milling

Combining a rotating tool with rotating work produces a machining operation that is distinct from standard turning or milling.

Making It In Medical Machining

Examining this shop's healthy medical machining business shows that both medical components and medical customers require special care.

The Knowledge System

This company sees knowledge to be a vital production resource. Capturing and sharing information are now routine functions on the shop floor. Here are lessons the company learned.

Investing In New Business

When this South Carolina screw machine shop started losing jobs to China, it looked for ways to replace the lost business with more challenging jobs where labor costs are not the only consideration. The firm invested in a pair of turn-mill machines that run 24/7, producing parts complete in one setup. The new machining capability has attracted new business that more than compensates for that which was lost.

CNC Machine For Turning, Drilling, Milling And Grinding

CNC Lathe With Hydrostatic Linear Guideway System

B-Axis Turn/Mills Have Their Place

The additional rotary milling axis on these machines allows them to complete many types of complex parts in a single setup, but these machines have gained a reputation for being difficult to program. Today’s CAM software, however, eases the programming challenge significantly.

Prototyping Productivity

A manufacturer of hermetic compressors proves out a new strategy based on multi-process machining.

Serving The Human Machine

A New Hampshire manufacturer spurs growth by expanding the medical segment of its business.

New Borders For Swiss-Type Turning

The traditional niche may be too narrow. This shop uses sliding-headstock lathes for jobs that wouldn't normally be run on this type of machine.