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New Cutting Tool Technology Discovered at Paul Horn Open House
During a tour of the company’s campus in Tubingen, Germany, I and more than 3,000+ others were introduced to a number of new advances the company has made in cutting tool technology particularly as it relates to the medical industry.
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Understanding Micro-Milling Machine Technology
Micro-milling can be a companion process to turning-based production machining. This article looks at some of the technologies that go into a micro-milling machine and why they are important to successful operation.
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Large Plants Plan High Rates of Capital Spending in 2024
Gardner Business Media’s Capital Spending survey projects a modest decline of 7.4% in machine tool spending next year. While job shops are taking a wait-and-see posture, large plants plan robust spending with machining centers leading the way.
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CNC Machine Shop Employment Positions to Consider Beyond Machine Operators
Many machine shops have open machine operator positions to fill. But does it make sense for shops to also seek automation engineers, IT managers and assembly personnel?
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Precision Machining Technology Review November 2023
Production Machining’s November 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Horn USA Inc., Mazak North America, Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Inc., Big Daishowa Inc., Sandvik Coromant and Hamar Laser Instruments Inc.
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The Value of CAD/CAM and Cutting Tool Manufacturers Working Together
Overall machining efficiency can be increased when software and tooling companies combine to tackle machining challenges.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 121: ISO Turning — What Does it All Mean?
How to make sense of all those different letters and numbers in ISO turning inserts.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining October 2023
Precision Machining activity was spared another month of accelerated contraction and held into October the same index reported in September.
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Production Machining's November 2023 News Highlights
Production Machining’s November 2023 news highlights include new company leadership, facility expansions, safety training opportunities and more.
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Shipping/Receiving in Manufacturing: Yahaira Bermudez, Ramona Campbell and Elizabeth Colin
Three women share their journeys to shipping/receiving in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Streamlining Part Measurement, Data Collection Processes
When collecting measurement data automatically with a wireless data collection system, manual errors can be eliminated ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
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One Sign to Rule Them All
It is possible that one sign holds the key to understanding a shop’s culture and performance.
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