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What is Expected of the Part
The real question is, "What is expected of the part in subsequent processing and final end use?" It is not, "What is the lowest cost material to make the part?"
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Bar Feeder Selection
Many factors go into determining the best bar feeder fit for a shop, including applications, part length and rpm requirements, bar loading times, and setup times.
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Manufacturing in Northern Michigan Sees Strongest Growth in Years
We know there is some amazing manufacturing going on at KSP, where they ship more than 2.8 million high tech, high precision parts each month.
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Gardner Business Index’s Pace of Growth Accelerates
New orders grew for the ninth month in a row.
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Marubeni Citizen Hosts Celebration at IMTS for 30 Years in U.S.
Guests were treated like family at the Shedd Aquarium dinner and reception.
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Micro-Drilling Demo and More at IMTS Booth S-8536
The company offers a demo of deep-hole drilling on AR/15 gun barrels using its line of Precihole machines, which are designed for micro-drilling and hole finishing for various industries.
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IMTS ShowDaily Website on your Smartphone, Tablet
If you didn’t make it to Chicago for IMTS this week, or if you did and you want the latest news from the show floor without picking up the ShowDaily hard copy, it’s easy to visit the website.
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Lights-Out Machining Season
If you are looking to implement lights-out manufacturing in your shop, here's an article that's a helpful place to start the exercise.
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Grinding Advice for Safety
Here are some additional reasons why you should not need gloves when working on grinders and grinding machines.
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VIDEO: Lean Factory Tour on a Razor Scooter
Take a look at this fun, informative behind-the-scenes video at FastCap that will get you and your staff talking about ways to improve your lean processes.
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Mastercam is in the Cloud
CNC Software Inc. has partnered with Machining Cloud GmbH to provide Mastercam users direct access to the cutting tool product data available on the cloud.
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Methods Adds Distributor
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has announced the addition of OptiPro Systems to its dealer network to represent its complete line of machine tool solutions in upstate New York.
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