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Mazak Unveils iSmart Factory Concept
Yamazaki Mazak headquarters in Aichi, Japan, has recently announced its new Mazak iSmart Factory concept. This dynamic next-generation concept represents Mazak’s all-encompassing manufacturing vision.
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A Late Thanksgiving Tribute
Thanksgiving provides us the chance to recognize and thank the engineers, machinists and entrepreneurs who have designed and built modern technologies that keep us safe, comfortable and make our modern lifestyle possible.
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Webinar Explains Vortex Machining in PartMaker
If you are interested in reducing your machining times by as much as 60 percent, maximizing the life of your cutting tools and maintaining optimum cutting conditions throughout your tool paths, participate in PartMaker’s webinar.
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Machining a Turkey Starts Upside Down
My take away from this shop visit, besides a good story, was a lesson in turkey preparation I have successfully used for many years now.
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Giving Thanks
Most of us working in manufacturing, particularly here in the U.S., have a lot to be thankful for this year. Here is a list of five things that quickly jump to mind for which I’m thankful in my professional life.
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Teaching Manufacturing at High Schools is Becoming Popular
“With this class, I have the motivation ... It’s a way out, I don’t want to be working at McDonald’s.”
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Learn More about Deburring as a Critical Post-Machining Operation
Visit PM's Deburring Zone for articles, product write-ups and suppliers related to deburring.
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'Make the Leap' at Okuma's Technology Showcase Event
A trip to Okuma headquarters in Charlotte, depending on where you live, might be a respite come December 9-10 when the company hosts its technology showcase.
Read MoreSuperfinishing to the Rescue
Increasingly tight tolerances between mating surfaces, especially on wear parts, call for additional processing.
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Another Look at Skiving
Although recognized as one of the oldest and most efficient methods for producing long and slender parts and others on screw machines, skiving is still often avoided because many layout and setup personnel and operators lack sufficient knowledge to successfully apply the process.
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Maximizing the Ultrasonic Cleaning Process
Ideal for precision cleaning, this process works best when customized to meet the needs of each particular application.
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A Standard Approach to Classifying Burrs
Variations in the definition of a burr created problems for shops trying to provide deburring solutions and for customers trying to figure out what solutions to look for.
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