Articles

Production Machining’s March 2022 News Highlights

The metal cutting industry is continually in motion with more collaborations, training and updated technology to advance precision machining practices and processes across the country and around the world.

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Cutting Tools

The Value of Dual Thread Whirling Units for Bone Screws

Dual thread whirling units on a Swiss-type enable it to produce medical bone screws with two different thread leads in one setup, eliminating the need for time-consuming, single-point threading.

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Parts Cleaning

Future-Proofing a Parts Cleaning Process with Modified Alcohols

Modified alcohols can be reliable replacements for the solvents currently under scrutiny by the EPA. These non-halogenated solvents have good drying qualities, are very stable and have low surface tension.

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PMPA

Workforce Is Still the Most Important Challenge

It is as true today as it was 10 years ago...workforce is top of mind for precision machining shops.

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2 Shops, 2 Ways to Benefit from OEE

An overall equipment effectiveness tracking and manufacturing analytics tool has enabled two machine shops to increase their machine utilization, which led to even more positive results.

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Medical

Medical Screw Solution Includes More than Cutting Tools

With companies producing so many medical screws, every second saved counts. A turnkey program can help manufacturers machine these parts as efficiently as possible.

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Automation

Automation Brings Reliability to Laser Marking Bone Screws

To overcome human error in laser marking, consider a reliable, high-throughput automated system designed to run 24/7.

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Parts Cleaning

New Cleaning Methods for Alternative Manufacturing Processes

Tyler Wheeler, product line manager at Ecoclean Group, covered the current manufacturing trends and how cleaning technologies are evolving to keep up with the cleaning demands of these trends.

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PMPA

A New Year Resolution for Your Business

Need a New Year resolution that will help your business, productivity and hiring practices? Create or review your company’s mission statement, vision statement and core values. 

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Automation

Precision Machining Technology Review February 2022: Automation & Robots

Production Machining’s automation and robotics showcase includes Mitsubishi Electric, Carr Lane, Made4CNC, FANUC, United Grinding and Comau.

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Automation

In a Wireless Age, Cables are Transforming Manufacturing

In the future, technological advancements in manufacturing will rely even more on the increased efficiency and safety of cables. 

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Weathering the Ups and Downs Together

No matter what the weather is like in your part of the world, we are all facing similar challenges in our businesses. 

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