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Tool Change Improves Production
Here’s a shop that retooled a heavy duty OD turning and facing job resulting in triple the material removal rate and more than double the tool life.
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Video: Preventing Spindle Failure
Spindles have become more complex over time, operating at higher speeds and offering more features. The associated cost of repairs makes a convincing case for conducting preventive maintenance on your shop floor.
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Mazak to Build New Plant in Japan
The plant will follow the iSmart factory concepts already well established in Florence and in the company’s Oguchi plant, which will fully employ iSmart concepts by end of 2016.
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Impressions of a First-Time PMPA Attendee
A great site and a stellar lineup of presentations, along with a high degree of audience participation, made this year’s Management Update Conference an excellent event.
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Röhm Expands to Mexico with a New Office
Located in Monterrey, the facility expands the company’s sales, service and support capabilities.
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Gardner Business Index, Precision Machining: February 2016 – 45.0
The index has increased significantly over the previous three months.
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Young Leaders Group Created at PMPA Management Update
Young leaders from PMPA member companies assembled for a round-table brainstorming session to discuss ideas for further engaging and energizing succeeding generations of company leaders.
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Parting Blade Adapter Delivers Precision Cooling
After flowing through the adapter, the coolant is transferred directly through the parting blade to the cutting zone, targeting the exact point of material removal.
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Video: NIMS Online Tool Explains Credentials for Each Career Level
The “NIMS Career Pathway Tool” is designed to help employers, job seekers and educators understand the numerous career paths available in the industry.
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Effective Vapor Degreasing Operations
Cleaning can be an expensive step in the production process, but its value can be measured based on losses that would be incurred without these procedures. This vapor degreasing system is performing as expected.
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Automate to Eliminate Non-Value-Added Labor
Automation should free up employees to add even more, higher value-added items to your operations.
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Compact Laser Texturing Machines for Small Parts
Three- and five-axis laser texturing machines with a compact footprint are ideal for engraving or performing other surface treatments to micromachined workpieces.
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