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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 101: Audit Certifications
Quality documentation can aid in problem-solving, but only if it is complete.
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Precision Machining Technology Review November 2021: Workholding
Production Machining’s workholding showcase includes SMW Autoblok, Forkhardt, Mate Precision Technologies, Norgren, Jergens and Platinum Tooling.
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Recycling Solves the Problem of Expensive Solvent Maintenance
On-site solvent recycling reduces operational cost, lessens waste disposal, improves cleaning quality, minimizes process interruptions and more.
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Video Tech Brief: Shrink-Fit Collets Explained
For live-tool lathes, shrink-fit collets can speed setups while offering higher tool clamping forces.
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Is 3D Printing in Your Shop or on Your Radar?
Recent shop visits reveal that some machining businesses have added/are considering adding 3D printing equipment, while others are content sending that work — for items such as polymer fixtures and jigs — to outside vendors.
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Production Machining’s November 2021 News Highlights
Members of the precision machining industry are looking forward — and back — to support and inspire the future of manufacturing with events, expansions and even interactive digital exhibits.
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Recruiting for Manufacturing Part 2
Branding? Check. Stories (aka messaging)? Check. Now what should you do with them?
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Video Tech Brief: 3D Optical Part Measurement Explained
Oasis Inspection Systems added a rotary stage to its optical measuring units enabling them to perform automated 3D measurement of machined part features.
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Does A Turn-Mill Have to Turn?
Here’s an example of a shop applying innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete.
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Smith & Richardson — 100 Years of Mastering Change
Miles Free III interviews Smith & Richardson’s co-owners Rich Hoster and Phil Cowen to discover the secret to 100 years of success.
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MCA Partners with FiT to Help Association Grow
MCA expands by adding new members during the 2021 Parts Cleaning Conference and partners with the German cleaning association.
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Video Tech Brief: Vacuum-Assist Collection of Small, Machined Parts
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom offers an optional vacuum collection system for very small parts machined on its Swiss-type CNC lathes to avoid losing or damaging parts. Main system components are 3D-printed made at its U.S. headquarters.
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