Articles
Automation Choices
There are varying degrees of automation available for shops of all sizes and types. A key to successful implementation of automation is learning what kinds of automation is available and which is best applied to your specific needs.
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Recruiting Firms Benefit Employers and Employees
Todd Palmer examines using recruiting firms and finds they are private and confidential, save the hiring company time and benefit the job seeker, who could be applying to a new job while working full-time or may be approached while working for a competitor.
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Think ‘Out of the Box’ to Find Answers
Jack Schron Jr., president of Jergens Inc., writes about the importance of brainpower and thinking differently to solve problems.
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Grinding at the Micron Level
This article looks at how Glebar Co. has applied sliding headstock to its grinding machine and has employed centerless grinding principles to achieve high accuracy and complex geometries to production of very small diameter workpieces.
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Seminar will Showcase Machining High Temperature Materials
Toyoda Americas and Tungaloy will host Accelerated Machining of Precipitation Hardened Stainless Steel, a lunch learning seminar looking at and demonstrating machining high temperature materials, such as 15-5 stainless steel, on Thursday, Feb. 22.
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MachineMetrics Wins IoT Breakthrough Award
MachineMetrics has been selected as winner of the 2018 Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet of Things (IoT) market today.
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Index Corp. Webinar Focuses on Profitable Production
Michael Huggett, national sales manager for Index USA, will be speaking about profitable production during a webinar on Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. EST.
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Picking Probes for Toolsetting and Detection
We published the article, “Choosing the Right Toolsetting and Detection Technologies,” about some of the probing technologies available in the precision machined parts shop and how they are best applied for various tasks.
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Relationship with Local Vendor Helps Shop Meet Demand
Cosmopolitan Engineering has found its working relationship with local supplier Ward CNC has provided access to unique processes that only dealers can provide, especially when contracted work can’t be discussed openly.
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Understanding Round vs. Indexable Tools
This month, I’m highlighting an article about round and indexable tools that was written to help shops learn the differences between the two, including advantages and disadvantages, and which one may be better for a given application.
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The Effects of Automation on Manufacturing
Companies that are not currently using automation in their manufacturing processes should be considering it.
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6 Things to Know about Ultrasonic Cleaning
I revisit an ultrasonic cleaning article to explain six main ideas that jumped out at me as points for shops to remember when selecting ultrasonic equipment.
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