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Precision Machining Technology Review: February 2024

Production Machining’s February 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Index Corp., Edge Technologies, Kyzen, SMW Autoblok and more.

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When a “Boxy” Part is Machined on a Lathe

South Morgan Technologies has long thrived on its ability to mill prismatic parts on a turning platform. Today, newer technology and techniques enable saying “yes” to that work than ever before.

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The Value of RFID Machine Operator Authentication

Can secure shopfloor employee authentication via radio frequency identification enable shops to optimize their data-driven manufacturing efforts?

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Cutting Tools

Addressing Micro-Boring Challenges

This boring bar/tool holding system for Swiss-type lathes is said to offer high rigidity and positioning repeatability. In addition, the boring bars can be changed out using no hand tools.

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Production Machining's February 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s February 2024 news highlights include new facilities and expansions, partnerships, anniversaries and more.

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Automation

Robotic Automation Options for Vertical Turning Centers

Custom robotic machine tending systems designed for specific high-volume machining applications can yield significant productivity and product flow benefits.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining January 2024

Precision Machining activity contracted again in January, ending at a level unchanged relative to December.

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Moen’s Flowing Success with Rotary Transfer Technology

The popular faucet manufacturer has adopted new CNC rotary transfer equipment to produce valves for its new generation of Widespread faucets.

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PMPA

How Do You Know What to Do Next?

Do modern, quality tools provide an answer?

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Cutting Tools

Parting Off: The Case for Standardizing on Sawing

The value of rotary saw cutting for parting off operations could boil down to simple economics paired with process efficiency gains.

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PMPA

Do You Have a Plan or a Wish? Strategic Planning | Part 1

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”  – Antoine de Saint-Expery

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Cutting Tools

Making Micro Threads

Production of micro threads can be challenging, but using the most suitable tools for a given application can simplify the task.

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