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Production Machining’s April 2021 News Highlights
Industry edges its way back to near normal with the in-person Deburring Expo planned for Oct. 12-14, 2021, in Karlsruhe, Germany. Other news includes Zeiss’ Facility Engineering Award, Seco Tools’ virtual showcase for precision medical manufacturing, FANUC’s online cobot training and more.
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Swiss Shop Chooses CAM Over Hand Programming
This shop’s manual (by hand) CNC programming was slowing it down until it discovered a CAM software for Swiss-type lathes.
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Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape
Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.
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The ESOP Alternative for Retiring Machine Shop Owners
An employee stock ownership plan is worth considering for retiring shop owners in which handing their companies to their children doesn’t make sense.
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Leadership Strategies for the Worst of Times
When times are tough, the frequency and forms of communication we use can make a big difference in the effectiveness of our communications.
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Steel Defects Seams on Rolled Steel Products
Learn how to detect and avoid defect seams in rolled steel products.
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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 1
The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. It’s easier to keep a good employee than to find one. A leader can leverage Emotional Intelligence skills to keep the workers they have.
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What Makes a Production Machining Shop a Production Machining Shop?
A production machining shop is one that makes the things that give us the highest standard of living and safety, and quality of life.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: Turning Machines
Production Machining’s March Showcase includes Tsugami/Rem Sales, Expand Machinery, NexTurn Swiss Machine, Mazak and Romi Machine Tools.
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Video: Machine Shop President Explains Advantages of Tool Presetters
When contract shop MetalQuest purchased its first multi-spindle, it also purchased a dedicated tool presetter for the machine. Learn why the company president feels shops of all sizes can benefit from measuring tools offline.
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The U.S. Industrial Base and National Security
In terms of manufacturing, will the United States look back at the present time and recognize a pivot between greater private/public collaboration and a greater emphasis on national security?
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Transitioning to "Made by Machine"
The American Precision Museum is the historical birthplace of the U.S. manufacturing industry. New displays there will tell the story of the transition from “made by hand” to “made by machine.”
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