Emerging Leader's Problem-Solving Skills Cool Down a Hot Project
By: Lori Beckman
This 2023 Emerging Leader developed a product in response to a call for help from Yamaha that was a huge hit in the snowmobile industry when it hit the market in 2010. In fact, it is now a common product that most snowmobile OEMs have implemented.
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2023 Emerging Leaders Strengthen Their Staffs, Solve Problems
By: Lori Beckman
Superb critical thinking, top-notch leadership skills and a passion for building a strong team are a few of the common traits held by this year’s five Production Machining Emerging Leader award winners.
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The Trend Revolutionizing Machining
By: Matthew Kirchner
Advancements in machine vision technology are advancing at warp speed and machining company leaders may do well to consider this key trend in the world of industrial automation and advanced manufacturing.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 117: A Little Dab to Prevent Machine Downtime
By: David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA, Precision Machined Products Association
Using anti-seize in threads can reduce torque values required by 25-30% and help reduce machine downtime.
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Video Tech Brief: Twin-Turret, Twin-Spindle Lathe Machining
By: Derek Korn
This machine model features roller linear ways to accommodate low-frequency vibration technology to minimize chip size.
Advanced Automation Answers Demands
By: Tony Landes, Manager, Abrasive Process Solutions, Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives
How can we utilize automation in our facilities to create a better worker experience and increase throughput?
When CNC G-Code Programming Is a Must
Edited by Derek Korn
In some cases, G-code programming is preferred over conversational programming, although they can be complementary processes.
What’s Your Mission (Statement)?
By: Derek Korn
Company mission statements fail when they’re too wordy, overly detailed or directed toward the wrong audience. If that describes yours, perhaps a revision is in order.
5 Big Themes in Additive Manufacturing at Formnext Forum: Austin
By: Peter Zelinski
As manufacturing advances with additive, the advance increasingly emphasizes these five themes.
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Pursuit of Parts Collector Spearheads New Enterprise
By: Lori Beckman
While searching for a small parts accumulator for Swiss-type lathes, this machine shop CEO not only found what he was looking for but also discovered how to become a distributor for the unique product.
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Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Marketing Manufacturing — Debra Beevers and Courtney Ortner
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
Two women share their journeys to manufacturing and marketing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Tooth Flank Grinding Technology Minimizes EV Drive Noise
Edited by Derek Korn
Drives for electric vehicles require gear components with tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes. Even minimal ripples in the surface of tooth flanks on shafts and gears can cause interference noise in drive performance.
Precision Machining Technology Review July 2023: Data Driven Manufacturing
Edited by Angela Osborne
Production Machining showcases some of the latest Data-Driven Manufacturing technology from Caron Engineer, Heidenhain Corp., Seco Tools, Shibaura Machine Co., eNetDNC, Shop Floor Automations and Wintriss Controls Group.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining June 2023
By: Jan Schafer
Precision Machining June 2023 marks a bigger drop than previous months’ incremental declines.
Video Tech Brief: CNC Screw Machines a Solution for Overcoming Labor Shortages
By: Derek Korn
CNC screw machines can exceed job shop productivity and enable manufacturers to overcome perpetual employment gaps.
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Turned and Polished Steel Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, How It Impacts Your Shop
By: Miles Free
Understanding the benefits provided by turned and polished steel barstock and its differences from cold-drawn steel barstock can help you and your team avoid unexpected performance issues.
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Production Machining’s July 2023 News Highlights
Edited by Angela Osborne
Production Machining’s July 2023 news highlights include new company leadership, digital live machining sessions, new headquarters and facilities, Women in Manufacturing event and more.
Rotary Transfer Technology Becoming More Flexible
By: Derek Korn
This rotary transfer machine platform, which enables shops to reconfigure equipment to change over to new jobs as needed, is said to be effective for batch sizes of only 50 parts.
Unattended Production Takes More Than the Most Capable CNC Machine
Process planning and reliable peripherals are key to successful lights-out manufacturing.
There’s No Downside to Upskilling
By: Lori Beckman
Machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions. This talent development approach gives employees the gift of lifelong learning that benefits the industry as well.
