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Automation

High-Volume Machine Shop Automates Secondary Ops

An Ohio contract shop added a compact, self-loading CNC lathe to perform unattended secondary ops on a part for a key customer rather than running it on a manually loaded chucker.

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PMPA

IT in Manufacturing: Bridget Casey and Missy Gedridge

Two women share their journeys to IT in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.

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Measurement

The Advantages of Automated Shopfloor Gaging

This “parallel kinematic” gage offers the opportunity to automate and improve machining process control for shops endeavoring to move from sample inspection to 100% inspection.

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This Shop is Taking an Automated Aerospace Approach

A flexible manufacturing system helps an Indiana job shop run a mix of aerospace work for long stretches of time and function more like a contract shop.

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Turning Machines

Video Tech Brief: Live-Tool, Y-Axis CNC Lathe with a Compact Footprint

This small footprint, big-bore lathe offers a generous work envelope. The addition of Y-axis and live tooling enables milling, drilling and tapping for increased machine capabilities.

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Improved Waste Stream Processing is a Pathway to Savings and Compliance

In metalworking, addressing two specific aspects of waste stream management — wastewater and spent cutting fluids — can help companies not only meet environmental compliance, but also reduce expenses.

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Strengthening Manufacturing Workplaces Through Active Listening

A good strategy to weather the storms of manufacturing market upheavals and unpredictable factors is to commit to continuous, active employee listening.

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Cutting Tools

Precision Machining Technology Review October 2023

Production Machining’s October 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Renishaw, Walter USA, Seco Tools and Haimer USA.

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Measurement

Automated Inspection Transforms Medical Manufacturer’s Quality Control

Manual steps for part inspection have been eliminated with a new CMM process using more advanced software and strategies such as using a combined scanning/touch-trigger probe.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining September 2023

Precision Machining activity contracted at an accelerated rate again in September.

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Automation

Automating Cutting Fluid Management

Automation can amplify the benefits of cutting fluid management while reducing the maintenance burden on shopfloor employees.

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Production Machining's October 2023 News Highlights

Production Machining’s October 2023 news highlights include new partnerships, acquisitions and services.

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