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High-Volume Machine Shop Automates Secondary Ops
An Ohio contract shop added a compact, self-loading CNC lathe to perform unattended secondary ops on a part for a key customer rather than running it on a manually loaded chucker.
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IT in Manufacturing: Bridget Casey and Missy Gedridge
Two women share their journeys to IT in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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The Advantages of Automated Shopfloor Gaging
This “parallel kinematic” gage offers the opportunity to automate and improve machining process control for shops endeavoring to move from sample inspection to 100% inspection.
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This Shop is Taking an Automated Aerospace Approach
A flexible manufacturing system helps an Indiana job shop run a mix of aerospace work for long stretches of time and function more like a contract shop.
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Video Tech Brief: Live-Tool, Y-Axis CNC Lathe with a Compact Footprint
This small footprint, big-bore lathe offers a generous work envelope. The addition of Y-axis and live tooling enables milling, drilling and tapping for increased machine capabilities.
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Improved Waste Stream Processing is a Pathway to Savings and Compliance
In metalworking, addressing two specific aspects of waste stream management — wastewater and spent cutting fluids — can help companies not only meet environmental compliance, but also reduce expenses.
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Strengthening Manufacturing Workplaces Through Active Listening
A good strategy to weather the storms of manufacturing market upheavals and unpredictable factors is to commit to continuous, active employee listening.
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Precision Machining Technology Review October 2023
Production Machining’s October 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Renishaw, Walter USA, Seco Tools and Haimer USA.
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Automated Inspection Transforms Medical Manufacturer’s Quality Control
Manual steps for part inspection have been eliminated with a new CMM process using more advanced software and strategies such as using a combined scanning/touch-trigger probe.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining September 2023
Precision Machining activity contracted at an accelerated rate again in September.
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Automating Cutting Fluid Management
Automation can amplify the benefits of cutting fluid management while reducing the maintenance burden on shopfloor employees.
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Production Machining's October 2023 News Highlights
Production Machining’s October 2023 news highlights include new partnerships, acquisitions and services.
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