Workforce Development
Going Live on a Vertical Lathe
For this company, investing in live tooling and a high-pressure coolant system on a pair of new CNC vertical lathes eliminated setups, increased throughput and led to safer material handling on the shop floor.
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Desktop 3D Printer as Job Shop Resource
The low-cost 3D printer in this shop supports machining by simplifying prototyping and producing usable hardware—including vise jaws.
Read MoreSoftware for Job Shops Handles Orders, Scheduling, Data Collection
The E2 Shop System manufacturing software from Shoptech is designed to help job shops and make-to-order or contract manufacturers manage the shop floor for improved efficiency, flexibility and profitability.
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One More Problem?
Is it a big problem that a growing number of young people don’t seem to be mechanically inclined or handy in general?
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Machine Expands Gundrilling Capabilities for Job Shops
The Unisig UNE6 is a compact gundrilling machine used for drilling deep holes with smaller diameters.
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Five-Axis Machining Center for Efficient Job Shop Production
Makino’s T1 five-axis horizontal machining center is designed for industrial component manufacturing and aerospace job shop applications where machining both soft and hard metals is required.
Read MoreBusiness Succession
This three-step plan will get your company and estate into the hands of your heirs with as little tax burden as possible.
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CAM Software, New Employees Help Job Shop Ramp up on Small Budget
By optimizing and standardizing its CAM programming and investing in employees rather than new equipment, Wieber Machine has grown into a successful company, despite small start-up funds.
Read MoreJob Shops and Online Marketing, Version 2.0
We’ve now had years to watch various digital media tools find their place. Some of my opinions have changed.
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Video: Machinist Describes His New Role with Robot
Do robots in manufacturing replace people? Here is a machinist who now programs the robot that performs some of the work that he used to do.
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