PM Blog

Automation

The Automation Bandwagon

Robots can be a bridge to the popular goal of lights-out manufacturing that many shops are in pursuit of.

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Accommodating Unleaded Brass

By recognizing and accommodating for unleaded brasses' lack of lead, and the different thermal conductivity, differences in chip forming, and the need to up-tool for heavier feeds rather than higher speeds, your shop can also be successful at making parts from these newer, more challenging grades.

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Basics

Medical Machining Challenges and Solutions

This medical shop has run into several challenges, but has discovered how to work around them.

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Rich Henning to Present at PMTS

Coming in April to the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS), presentations from industry experts will be part of festivities through Knowledge Centers.

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Craftsman's Cribsheet: What Does Ductility Mean?

The ability of a material to deform plastically without fracturing is called ductility.

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Training the Next Generation: Polygon Presents Engineering Awards at Lee Virtual School

Many wonder how young people today can be positively influenced to pursue engineering careers and fill the skills gap in manufacturing.

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C&M Screw Machine Products Embraces Change to be a Better Partner

In 1981, at age 24, Victor DaCruz and a business partner bought a small machine shop and started C&M Screw Machine Products Inc. to primarily serve the Jacob’s Chuck Manufacturing Company where Mr. DaCruz has appreciated.

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Don't Tell Me Your Vision, Tell Me Your Values

I really don’t care about your vision.

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Parts Cleaning

Developments for Higher Precision in Ultrasonic Cleaning

Today's high-tech automated systems meet exacting standards.

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Basics

How to Choose and Use Styli

The variety of probe applications on machine tools, CMMs, comparative gages and portable arms makes correct selection of styli usage essential for efficient, reliable and accurate measurement. Here are some key points that can be helpful in choosing the best measurement solution.

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Parts Cleaning

A Parts Cleaning Q&A

For 15 years, Dave Peterson has been authoring the bi-monthly Cleaning Clinic column for our sister publication, Products Finishing. Many of the situations can be common in production machining shops as well and may be worth a look here in PM. Here are some recent questions.

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CAD/CAM

CAM System Aids with Productivity and Simplifies Complex Parts

In the case of Webber Metal Products, upgrading the CAM system was all it needed in order to increase productivity and simplify complex part production.

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