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Automation

Replace Repetitive Measurement With DIY Robotic Automation

After minimal training, a shop can learn how to use this robotic inspection system configured for a shopfloor application to supersede repetitive, time-consuming, high-mix gaging processes. It can then be redeployed for another application somewhere else in the facility.

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Engineers in Manufacturing: Madison Park and JoAnn Vlach

Two women share their journeys to engineering, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.

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Video Tech Brief: Five-Axis Machining’s Value for the Medical Industry

Watch to see how a medical bone plate is created on a five-axis machining center.

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Automation

Pay Attention to These 7 Themes at TASC

Looking to automate your shop floor? The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect shops with experts who can advise them through this transition. 

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What’ll Be New at IMTS 2024

Registration for next year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show is now open. Here’s some of what to expect at North America’s largest manufacturing trade event.

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Cutting Tools

Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe

When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.

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Precision Machining Technology Review September 2023

Production Machining’s September 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Kurt Workholding, Master Fluid Solutions, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation and Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining August 2023

Precision machining activity contracted again in August but was up one point.

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CAD/CAM

What Is Trochoidal Turning? How Might Shops Benefit From It?

While trochoidal milling might be a more well-known toolpath strategy, trochoidal turning can offer similar benefits such as high material removal rates especially for rough-turning operations.

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Does Your Shop Need More Resources or a New Way of Thinking?

A change of mindset can make all the difference between a high-performing culture focused on results and one that seeks to pay the bills and make it to the next year.

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Production Machining's September 2023 News Highlights

Production Machining’s September 2023 news highlights include leadership changes, sustainability efforts, industry events and more.

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Swiss-Types

Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type

This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.

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