Articles

Production Machining's Top 10 June Hits

From cybersecurity best practices to why machinists say “tenths”—check out our top 10 most-viewed June articles!

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PMPA

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 126: AISI System of Identification

Source: PMPA Prior to the Society of Automotive Engineers taking responsibility for Steel Grade nomenclature in the United States (1995), the American Iron and Steel Institute determined U.S. standard steel grades in collaboration with SAE.

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How Do You AI?

The most pressing question for many embarking on their AI journey is where to begin.

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Production Machining's June 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s June 2024 news highlights include new expansion strategies, partnerships, leadership appointments and more.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining May 2024

Precision Machining activity trended downward again in May.

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Your CNC Machine Shop's Appearance Matters

An architect who designed a machine shop’s new facility to offer a more modern and inviting look walks through the process and offers advice for other manufacturers considering such a makeover.

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Automation

Simulated Complete Machining of EV Aluminum Inverter Cases

At EMO 2023 in Hannover, Germany, FANUC presented an automated manufacturing cell simulating the complete production and measurement of aluminum electric vehicle (EV) inverter cases.  

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CAD/CAM

Lone Shop Machinist Benefits From Five-Axis CAM Modules

This California shop owner applies five-axis strategies for more efficient milling of parts with challenging geometries, free-form surfaces and deep cavities.

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Toolholders

Machining’s Impact on Sustainability

Individual elements of the machining process such as machine tools, tooling and even CAD/CAM software play a role in overall machine shop sustainability. Observing the entire process especially when it comes to their influences on energy usage is key.

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8 Cybersecurity Best Practices to Implement

Cyber criminals employ a wide range of tactics to breach your defenses and exploit system vulnerabilities. By staying informed about these common threats, you can better prepare your business to face them head-on.

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Basics

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 128: Why Do Machinists Say Tenths Instead of Ten Thousandths?

In machinist parlance, a tenth is a tenth of a thousandth, not a tenth of an inch.

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PMPA

Embracing Second Chances: The Untapped Potential of Hiring the Justice-Impacted

As workforce challenges continue, consider justice-impacted individuals for your next hire.

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