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Swiss-Types

Getting More Production From Swiss Turning Centers

4/24/2023

Buying a new CNC Swiss turning center is a substantial investment. For the best return, look closely for capabilities that enable the best utilization of the machine.

Aerospace

How Small Machine Shops Can Fight Supply Chain Problems

By: Sandy Moffat, Chief Market Officer, CNC Software, LLC 4/24/2023

Supply chain disruptions are still presenting challenges in manufacturing. This article examines the effects on aerospace, automotive and medical industries. It also covers ways that machine shops can be successful securing work despite the challenges created by the supply chain.

Automotive

Overcoming 3 Common Challenges With Automated Particle Counting

By: Peter Feamster, product management director, Jomesa North America 4/21/2023

Facing difficulties while performing particle analysis is normal but should not be discouraging. Here are some ways to handle the most prevalent issues that can arise.

Why Are We Writing About a Shop Making Custom Baseball Bats?

By: Derek Korn 4/20/2023

I recently learned about a 153-year-old manufacturer that has produced billions upon billions of precision, metal pins which started another business making one-off wooden baseball bats. (Like I asked it to do for me and you’ll see at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show). Here I explain why it’s worth the time to read that article.
#basics #pmts

It’s Showtime!

By: Derek Korn 4/18/2023

The 12th edition of the biennial Precision Machining Technology Show starts today. What might you discover there? What might I discover there?

Workholding

PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Workholding

Edited by Angela Osborne 4/17/2023

Learn about some of the latest workholding solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.

Tooling

PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Toolholders

Edited by Angela Osborne 4/14/2023

Learn about some of the latest toolholder solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining March 2023

By: Jan Schafer 4/13/2023

According to information gleaned from Gardner Business Intelligence surveys, GBI: Precision Machining component activity generally continued in March the ‘right’ paths observed in February.

Measurement

PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Measurement

Edited by Angela Osborne 4/11/2023

Learn about some of the latest measurement solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.

Software

Can You Pull Data From a Solid Model to Perform Five-Axis Conversational Programming?

By: Derek Korn 4/10/2023

A CNC feature imports a 3D solid model from which operators can perform conversational-type, five-axis programming.

Production Machining’s April 2023 News Highlights

Edited by Angela Osborne 4/7/2023

Production Machining’s April 2023 news highlights include a special honor for a GBM stalwart, reshoring news, new technician training, workforce development funding and more.

Turn-Mills

The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts

Edited by Lori Beckman 4/6/2023

This company that produces medical implants finds value in the CNC for its turn-mill equipment that helps speed setups and simplify programming when producing intricate parts complete.

Turning Machines

Video: Why a Production Machine Shop Started a Baseball Bat Company

By: Derek Korn 4/4/2023

A 153-year-old manufacturer of precision, metal pins recently started a side business creating custom wooden baseball bats. The reasoning behind establishing this new company is intriguing, as is how it has helped create a stronger bond with the local community.
#basics

Turning Machines

PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Swiss-Types

Edited by Angela Osborne 4/3/2023

Learn about some of the latest Swiss-type solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.

Machines

Choosing the Right Machine for Turned and Milled Medical Parts

4/3/2023

The medical market is known for exceptionally tight tolerances and difficult materials, which means that selecting the proper machine is necessary to ensure a job is profitable.