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Automation for 100 Years
De-Sta-Co celebrates its centenary throughout 2015. Through the years, the company has expanded its product line to reflect changes in the manufacture of automobiles, including robot end effectors and other automation tools.
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Quick Notes for Key Topics
Each issue of Production Machining contains a feature titled “Craftsman’s Cribsheet”--a one-page compendium of "tear-out" ideas about management, technical, quality and regulatory topics.
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Reshoring Initiative Report Shows Positive Job Trends
More than 60,000 manufacturing jobs were brought to the United States by reshoring and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) combined last year, representing a 400 percent increase since 2003.
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It's an App World, Even Ours
In all walks of life these days, apps are springing up to make life easier and more productive. Machining businesses increasingly are no exception.
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Fives Machining Systems Presents Channel Partner of the Year Award
Fives Machining Systems Inc. presented Hillary Machinery Inc. with its Channel Partner of the Year award at this year’s Houstex show. Hillary exceeded bookings goals within its territory of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Program Earns National Accreditation from NIMS
Maintaining an industry standard inside the classroom is no easy task, but the Computer Integrated Machining Technology Program at Johnston Community College has done just that by becoming nationally accredited by NIMS recently.
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Mazak and Penske Together Again
Building on a 20-year relationship, Mazak Corp. will once again partner with Penske Racing for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup and Verizon IndyCar series as well as the NASCAR XFINITY series.
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Delcam Introduces PartMaker Mobile App
PartMaker Inc., a division of Autodesk’s Delcam unit, has launched a mobile app for smartphones and tablets, allowing users to stay abreast of the latest information on PartMaker, including training dates and training videos on-line.
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A ‘Made in the U.S.A Renaissance’ Might be on the Horizon
The newest technology in manufacturing is being recognized as a cause of what might be a “Made in the U.S.A. renaissance,” according to a recent online article from U.S News & World Report.
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Handling Machining Complexity with CAM
With the increase in demand for closer tolerances on difficult-to-machine parts, shops look to improve efficiency through simplified processes.
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Using Wet Blasting to Boost Tool Performance
It is well known that the geometry of a tool’s cutting edge is a key factor in its efficiency. Increasing edge radius generally extends tool life by helping it to remove metal more efficiently.
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Wear Abatement Strategies Save Money
Wear abatement strategies are especially important when selecting metal scrap handling equipment.
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