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Some Lessons Learned from Chris Koepfer
Chris Koepfer’s pending retirement has led me to reflect on how Chris has influenced my career with PM and the precision machined parts industry that he introduced me to.
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What to Consider When Turning Exotic Materials
The properties that make exotic materials desirable for aerospace, energy and medical applications mean that machining them requires proper planning, equipment and strategies.
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Studer Sells 1,000th S31
Franz Studer AG recently sold its 1,000th S31 cylindrical grinding machine to Wuhan Hangda Aero Science & Technology Development Co., developer of high-precision components for the aviation industry in China.
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Include Robotics in Your Company Plans
This article reviews some “hows” and “whys” for considering robots, and includes a discussion about traditional versus collaborative robots.
Read MoreThe Outlook Remains Positive
The timing of our Buyer’s Guide is by plan. The beginning of the year is a great time to reevaluate business strategies and consider further investment to promote company growth. If you’re in need of new equipment, tooling, accessories, software or materials, this is a great place to start.
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Buy a Precision Boring Kit; Gift One to a School
Until the end of the year, purchase a precision boring kit from Big Kaiser and the company will send an identical one for free to the educational institution of your choice.
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When to Vacuum Impregnate Castings
Vacuum impregnation is an effective way to address the potential problems caused by porosity in castings, but it must be performed at the correct stage of the production process.
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Integration Leads to Automation Success
Choosing the right components is only the first step in setting up an automated cell—they must also be integrated properly.
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Business Index Growth Slows on New Orders and Backlogs
Dynamics between new orders, supplier delivery and production see backlogs contract.
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Gaging System Cuts Costs
This article looks at one shop that adapted the idea of finding savings in its inspection operation and has seen a production cost reduction of 27 percent with 100 percent inspection.
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CAM Software Simplifies Complex Parts
Intuitive interfaces and automated steps are making CAM programming easier for new users, even as parts and the machines that produce them increase in complexity.
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Enter to Win the Second National Reshoring Award
Four leading manufacturing associations have announced the launch of the Second National Metalworking Reshoring Award. Companies that have successfully reshored products, parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting or machining, are invited to apply.
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