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Material Impacts On The Precision Machining Industry - February 2009
The raw materials that we track are leading indicators for the precision turning industry. From their highs in 2008, to December 2008, these materials varied from 59% to 77%. High variability is problematic for trying to support fixed price contracts. Inventories are tight on most materials, with Service Center inventories at 17 year lows for steel and aluminum products according to MSCI. It is easy to be grim at the bottom of a market. What is critical for us as managers is to recognize that bottom and prepare for success as our markets improve. Having access to materials that are in very short supply due to the current inventory and credit lows may be what brings your company success on the way out of this recession.What are you doing now to assure you will have the materials that you need when the phone begins to ring?
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Reinventing The Multi-Spindle's Spindle Drive
Applying CNC to a multi-spindle machine must deal with the problem of independently powering each of the main spindles. A machine, new to the North American market, overcomes this problem with a unique approach.
Read MoreShop Finds Success With Swiss Machine And Tooling Technology
Tooling a Swiss-type machine is the second biggest decision a shop makes when intsalling a new machine. With the help of two OEM's, the New Jersey shop got it right out of the gate.
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Investment Pays Off For Contract Shop
This shop added a CNC multi-spindle to its operation and reduced its cycle time and setup time.
Read MoreHone In On A Honing Method For Your Application
Like many metalworking processes, there are several machining methods for honing operations, and knowing which one is best for your particular application is critical for finding efficiency and cost effectiveness for your shop.
Read MoreScalable Modular Honing Machine
The SV-1000 series vertical CNC honing machine is engineered to scale up from a single-spindle machine to a fully automated multi-spindle unit for ultra-precise bore sizing and finishing. Designed for part diameters ranging from 0. 120" to 2.
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CAM For Multitasking Operations
While still running a few different CAM systems in the shop, this manufacturer of aerospace and oil and gas industry components has implemented what it sees as the ideal package for programming its multitasking work.
WatchQuick-Change Systems Save Time And Manpower
In a world where faster production rates mean more profits, shops strive to find the quickest way to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. One way to do this is to convert to quick-change workholding and tooling systems.
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Save Money, Improve Your Cleaning Process
Cleaning is a critical part of manufacturing. To maintain competitiveness, if you’re in charge of a cleaning process change, using a Cleaning Process Change Management System is essential, particularly in an era of economic challenges and vigorous international competition.
Read MoreTool Grinding Capability Key To Medical Success
Making toold for surgeons is critical to the succesful use of orthedic implants. This Indiana shop succeeds because of its dedication to quality and application of the right machine tools for the job.
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