PM Blog
A Formula for Cutting Tool Success
The hardness and toughness of a tool are generally counteractive forces, and finding the right mix can be a challenge. Wouldn’t it be nice to have both?
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The Y of Multitasking
The Y axis has some primary capabilities that make it extremely efficient and cost effective in multitasking operations.
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The Future is Bright for Machine Shops
Increased product diversity and shorter development cycles are changing the face of machining as we know it.
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Enjoy the Silence with Vibration Damping Tools
Tech Brief: One method to counteract vibration is to use light cutting and a modified tool approach.
Read MoreHere We Go Again
When I was younger, older people would tell me that history repeats itself. Being young and dumb, I didn’t believe what I hadn’t already seen. You know what? They were right.
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The Meaning of 'American-Made' Cars
So what is an American car? One made by my friends and neighbors, one made from materials and parts purchased locally, one that the first digit of the VIN is a 1, and one that has more than 50 percent “domestic content.”
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A Visit to Jenoptik
While in Germany last month, I had the opportunity to visit the Industrial Metrology Division of Jenoptik. Here's a quick look at some of the products the company offers.
Read MoreRemove Tramp Oil before it Causes Damage
These oils can end up in the coolant sump and contaminate the metalworking fluid.
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Swiss-Type Machining Tips
With many shops adopting Swiss-type machining, operators need to start from scratch to learn the ins and outs of this platform and to ensure that the machining processes run smoothly.
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Fair Friend Buys MAG Group
The purchase will add German brands including Huller Hille, Modul, VDF-Boehringer and Witzig and Frank to FFG's portfolio. The combined company will operate under the name FFG Deutschland.
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June is Third Month of Contraction
Other than a brief spurt of accelerating growth from January to March earlier this year, the index has trended down fairly consistently since last June.
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More Room for Röhm
Röhm Products of America, a provider of clamping and gripping technologies, has opened a new 32,000-square-foot manufacturing and North American headquarters facility in Suwanee, Georgia.
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