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Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?
Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.
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Keeping Watch on Small Parts
From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.
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The Ins and Outs of Inserts
Understanding how inserts are made provides valuable insight into how their performance can be optimized.
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Metalworking Fluid Management and Best Practices
Cutting metal is a complex process involving many critical factors to be successful. Correctly applied metalworking fluids, including oils or coolant, is one of these critical factors.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2024
Production Machining’s January 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Monaghan Tooling Group, Okuma America, Tungaloy, Cortec Corp., Fixtureworks and T.J Davies Co. Inc.
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The Promise of a New Access-to-Capital Model
A free online loan prequalification tool currently offered in Colorado with the potential for introduction to other U.S. markets can enable manufacturers to more easily finance new technologies including automation equipment.
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A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention
Studies show a little employee recognition goes a long way. Here are the 5Ws to consider for success.
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New Thinking from the New Generation for the New Year
“We have to learn to think in a new way.” –Albert Einstein
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Production Machining's January 2024 News Highlights
Production Machining’s January 2024 news highlights include new leadership, acquisitions, reshoring updates and more.
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The Value of Aligning Efforts to Promote Manufacturing Careers
Successfully building the next generation of manufacturers requires a team effort between employers, educators and parents. Each of these three groups has a tremendous impact on young people’s career decisions. Without the support of all three, we are unlikely to bridge the skilled labor shortage that threatens the future growth of our industry.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining December 2023
While still contracting, Precision Machining activity in December showed its first real uptick since August 2023.
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Bar Feeder Designed with Swiss-Types in Mind
New technology enables this bar feeder to fully support the bar pusher and stock from inside the unit all the way to the spindle of a sliding headstock lathe.
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