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Swiss-Types

Production Machining Readers Choose April as Favorite Cover from 2022

The results of our recent cover survey reveal that a shot of a B-axis Swiss-type’s workzone was the most intriguing to survey participants.

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Tooling

Breaking the Barriers for Small Tool Breakage Detection

This contact-free tool breakage detector, especially useful for machine tools with small tools and small workzones, offers a quick and efficient way to change out broken tools before they cause bigger problems.

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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

Have you familiarized yourself with the Artificial Intelligence lingo? Here are some AI terms every manufacturing person should know.

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PMPA

Manufacturing Skills Training: Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo

Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: A precision machining career starts with skills. Virginia and Laiken share their journey and how they help prepare the next generation.

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Automation

Precision Machining Technology Review January 2023: Automation & Robots

Production Machining’s January 2023 showcase includes some of the latest technology from ABB, Mini-Mover Conveyors, FANUC, OnRobot, ATI Industrial Automation and FOBA Laser Marking+Engraving.

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Cutting Tools

CNC Turning Tips for HRSA Materials

Rough-turning, heat-resistant superalloys can be challenging. However, new carbide insert technology provides the capability to perform high-speed, high-feed roughing in a single pass.

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Measurement

Video Tech Brief: Quality Control is Using the Right Software

This machine shop’s mapping software program runs on its gaging system to increase the accuracy of the probe’s tolerance measurement on the thin-walled aluminum tube machined by the shop.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining December 2022

According to the Gardner Business Index  (GBI) for Precision Machining, component activity in December is essentially a continuation of November. 

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Production Machining’s January 2023 News Highlights

Production Machining’s January 2023 news highlights include PMTS registration opening, event collaborations, acquisitions and new manufacturing plants, training centers and quality centers.

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Which Was Your Favorite Production Machining Cover in 2022?

Pick the one that resonated most with you to have a chance to score some free PM swag.

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Grinding

What is CNC Peel Grinding?

It resembles single-point turning on a lathe because, similar to a lathe’s tool, the grinding wheel moves in the X and Z axes to grind contours, diameters and other features.

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Training Is More Than a Skills Upgrade

Training is more than a skills upgrade. Training is a process that creates a virtuous cycle for your performers, culture and shop. Why do we train? Why do we need to train?

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