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CNC Rotary Transfer Machine Features Ballscrew Electromechanical Tooling Units
A CNC rotary transfer machine, a newly developed machine platform, is said to offer high rigidity, flexibility and accuracy for a range of high-volume, precision-machining applications.
Read MoreReaming as an Alternative to Single-Point Boring
Using slip yokes as an example, reaming through holes can be more efficient and effective than single-point boring operations.
Read More10 Ways AI Might Impact Manufacturers
Artificial intelligence offers the promise of assisting decision-making processes and boost overall manufacturing efficiency.
Read MorePrecision Machining Technology Review: December 2023
Production Machining’s December 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Sandvik Coromant, Nikon Metrology, The L.S. Starrett Co., Walter USA, Kennametal and SolidCAM.
Read MoreRoles of Women in Manufacturing: What I Learned
Over 20 women were featured in the Roles of Women in Manufacturing series, which started in January 2023.
Read MoreGardner Business Index: Precision Machining November 2023
Precision Machining activity has contracted at about the same rate for three months straight.
Read MoreMachining Unleaded Materials — Reliability is Possible
Leaded steel is no longer produced in the United States. How do shops approach unleaded brass and steel machining?
Read MoreProduction Machining's December 2023 News Highlights
Production Machining’s December 2023 news highlights include new partnerships, mergers, grand openings and more.
Read MoreHow to Start a Swiss Machining Department From Scratch
When Shamrock Precision needed to cut production time of its bread-and-butter parts in half, it turned to a new type of machine tool and a new CAD/CAM system. Here’s how the company succeeded despite the newness of it all.
Read MoreThe Case for Higher-Performing Metalworking Fluids
Machine shops have the opportunity to enhance their profitability by choosing the proper metalworking fluids for each machining application.
Read MoreAn Automation Comeback Story
Alexandria Industries struggled with its first robotic machining cell. However, the aluminum extrusion components manufacturer — now with more than 20 robots — discovered that by simplifying and standardizing its automation strategy, it could reap the benefits of unattended machining even for relatively low batch sizes.
Read MoreA German Machine Tool Builder’s “Second Push” Into the U.S. Market
Spinner recently has taken strides to boost its presence, service and support in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico for its multifunction CNC lathes and milling machines.
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