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Replace Repetitive Measurement With DIY Robotic Automation
After minimal training, a shop can learn how to use this robotic inspection system configured for a shopfloor application to supersede repetitive, time-consuming, high-mix gaging processes. It can then be redeployed for another application somewhere else in the facility.
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Engineers in Manufacturing: Madison Park and JoAnn Vlach
Two women share their journeys to engineering, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Video Tech Brief: Five-Axis Machining’s Value for the Medical Industry
Watch to see how a medical bone plate is created on a five-axis machining center.
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Pay Attention to These 7 Themes at TASC
Looking to automate your shop floor? The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect shops with experts who can advise them through this transition.
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What’ll Be New at IMTS 2024
Registration for next year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show is now open. Here’s some of what to expect at North America’s largest manufacturing trade event.
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Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe
When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.
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Precision Machining Technology Review September 2023
Production Machining’s September 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Kurt Workholding, Master Fluid Solutions, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation and Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining August 2023
Precision machining activity contracted again in August but was up one point.
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What Is Trochoidal Turning? How Might Shops Benefit From It?
While trochoidal milling might be a more well-known toolpath strategy, trochoidal turning can offer similar benefits such as high material removal rates especially for rough-turning operations.
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Does Your Shop Need More Resources or a New Way of Thinking?
A change of mindset can make all the difference between a high-performing culture focused on results and one that seeks to pay the bills and make it to the next year.
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Production Machining's September 2023 News Highlights
Production Machining’s September 2023 news highlights include leadership changes, sustainability efforts, industry events and more.
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Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type
This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.
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