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Emerging Leader Andrew Prestigiacomo Contributes to Company Growth
Andrew’s aspirations are to help make GPI one of the largest machining suppliers in the U.S. and create hundreds of new jobs.
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Slow and Steady Doesn’t Always Win the Race
When it comes to running a business, columnist Matt Kirchner makes a case for rapid growth.
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Hot Topic: Automation
When a manufacturing operation involves both high mix and low volume, making the best equipment choices can be challenging. Here are considerations for selecting the types of automation that will work best for any given facility.
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Cutting Oils Matter in Honing
In this article, we look at the critical role honing oils play in the process of finishing high precision bores.
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The Case for Multi-Spindles
Determining the true cost of a machine requires identifying the model best suited to your operations and analysis of current and expected workflow. Here are a few factors to consider with multi-spindle machines.
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LNS Acquires ChipBlaster
The LNS Group has acquired ChipBlaster Inc., the maker of high pressure coolant systems, coolant chillers, cyclonic filtration systems and other machine tool peripherals.
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MFG Day Events Seek to Change Perceptions of Manufacturing
The grassroots movement encourages companies feeling the effects of the skills gap to open their doors to the community and show what modern manufacturing is really like.
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Emerging Leader Aaron Wiegel Pushes for Next Gen Workforce Development
Aaron has developed training programs for the next generation workforce for manufacturing and has been an ambassador for manufacturing to students interested in a trade.
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Trunnion Machine Smooths Shop’s Workflow
This article looks at an automotive aftermarket supplier that consolidated its multi-machine process into a single machining cell.
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Swiss-Type Lathe Helps Medical Shop Achieve Higher Precision
After the investment was made in a new Swiss-type lathe, not only was this company management’s expectations exceeded by the machine’s performance and efficiency, but the lathe is now included in plans for future applications.
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10 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Grinding Machine
Following these 10 steps can help grinding shops produce high-quality tools, increase productivity, reduce breakdowns and extend machine life.
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Automation in High-Mix, Low-Volume Turning Applications
Turning shops are familiar with automation for high-volume work, but the shifting landscape to smaller batch sizes has created new challenges.
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