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Basics 5 Jan 2024

Important Machining Factors of Carbon Steels

Learn the factors that contribute to carbon steels and their machinability as well as the 1214 steels, 1215 steels and 1018 steels, other grades, and more.

Grinding 4 Jan 2024

Should You Bring Tool Regrinding In-House?

In some situations, the potentially high investment in an in-house tool grinding process can be justified with a relatively fast ROI. (Includes video.)

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Medical 2 Jan 2024

German Project Yields Three New Medical Machining Processes

Recent research has resulted in a new mix of high-speed turn whirl milling, polygon turning and rotational turning for manufacturing medical bone screws and out-of-round nails.

29 Dec 2023

Career Transitions, Loyalty and Major League Baseball

Never bite the hand that feeds you.

Measurement 28 Dec 2023

Addressing Machining’s Necessary Evil

Many view quality control as such, but integrating new measurement technologies and approaches can ultimately minimize QC’s impact on throughput and a company’s bottom line.

27 Dec 2023

PM’s Top 10 Articles of 2023

This batch of Production Machining articles that got the most clicks in 2023 cover a range of topics, technology and new ideas.

Transfer Machines 22 Dec 2023

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.

Cutting Tools 21 Dec 2023

Reaming 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.

Shop Management Software 18 Dec 2023

10 Ways AI Might Impact Manufacturers

Artificial intelligence offers the promise of assisting decision-making processes and boost overall manufacturing efficiency.

CAD/CAM 15 Dec 2023

Precision 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.