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Nomura DS Showcases Turning and Milling Machines Engineered with Excellence

Gosiger offers the comprehensive line of Nomura DS machine tools at competitive prices.

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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 132: Why You Should Care About Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips and falls are becoming an increasingly cited regulation. Here’s how to minimize these hazards.

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Automation

An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

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Additive

Can Machining Metal 3D-Printed Parts be a New Business Opportunity?

Perhaps. And shops could use their existing CNC machines to remove 3D part-print supports, to trim parts and so on. But dedicated robotic machining systems could be an alternative.

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Automation

Automation Idea for Halloween?

Maybe not. But, the candy-throwing robots at MetalQuest’s Nebraska facility do enable the contract machine shop to stand out at career fairs and similar events.

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Grinding

Grinding Options for Dental Burrs and Rotary Instruments

Equipment to grind dental burrs continues to evolve. Here are five options for grinding these types of workpieces.

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Laser Technology "Turns" into a Turning Tool

This new technology uses a laser to act as a cutting tool to "turn" parts from solid barstock. This high-speed precision turning machine is especially useful for micromachining, enabling high accuracy for small, complex parts that are often delicate and difficult to machine when implementing conventional turning processes.

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Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024

Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

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Parts Cleaning

Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System

A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.

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Measurement

Seeing Automated Workpiece Measurement in Real Time

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

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Innovating Workplace Culture in Precision Machining Companies

The future of machining isn’t just about better equipment — it’s about better cultures. Here are some ideas that can help foster the healthy company culture you desire.

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Production Machining's October 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s October 2024 news highlights include new facilities, leadership promotions, manufacturing awards and more.

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