April 2023 Issue
April 2023
Digital Edition
Features
Featured articles from the April 2023 issue of Production Machining
The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts
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.
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Can You Pull Data From a Solid Model to Perform Five-Axis Conversational Programming?
A CNC feature imports a 3D solid model from which operators can perform conversational-type, five-axis programming.
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CMM Systems Must Comply With FDA Validation
Validation requirements set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can be tricky to satisfy. The following recommendations will lead to validation of both the CMM system and the inspection process.
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Why Are We Writing About a Shop Making Custom Baseball Bats?
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.
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Precision Ground Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop
Understanding the benefits provided by precision centerless ground barstock can help you avoid false economy and optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.
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Software Controls Chip Breaking in Thread Turning Operations
This cutting tool manufacturer has developed a software module for chip control of thread turning operations in virtually any CNC lathe, even for older machines, using specific tooling and software.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining February 2023
In February, GBI: Precision Machining component activity generally changed direction in a good way.
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Applying a Healthy Approach to Employee Investment
Service Center Metals’ on-site health center offers its employees and their families free same-day health care and, in return, the employer is gaining many benefits including a healthier workforce and attracting potential employees.
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Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Quality: Anisa Ali and Lisa Carrothers
Two women share their journeys to manufacturing and quality, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Overcoming 3 Common Challenges With Automated Particle Counting
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.
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Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System
A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.
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