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Turning Machines

Video Tech Brief: Twin-Turret, Twin-Spindle Lathe Machining

This machine model features roller linear ways to accommodate low-frequency vibration technology to minimize chip size.

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Automation

Advanced Automation Answers Demands

How can we utilize automation in our facilities to create a better worker experience and increase throughput?

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When CNC G-Code Programming Is a Must

In some cases, G-code programming is preferred over conversational programming, although they can be complementary processes.

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Additive

5 Big Themes in Additive Manufacturing at Formnext Forum: Austin

As manufacturing advances with additive, the advance increasingly emphasizes these five themes.

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What’s Your Mission (Statement)?

Company mission statements fail when they’re too wordy, overly detailed or directed toward the wrong audience. If that describes yours, perhaps a revision is in order.

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Automation

Pursuit of Parts Collector Spearheads New Enterprise

While searching for a small parts accumulator for Swiss-type lathes, this machine shop CEO not only found what he was looking for but also discovered how to become a distributor for the unique product.

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PMPA

Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Marketing Manufacturing — Debra Beevers and Courtney Ortner

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

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Grinding

Tooth Flank Grinding Technology Minimizes EV Drive Noise

Drives for electric vehicles require gear components with tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes. Even minimal ripples in the surface of tooth flanks on shafts and gears can cause interference noise in drive performance.

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Precision Machining Technology Review July 2023: Data Driven Manufacturing

Production Machining showcases some of the latest Data-Driven Manufacturing technology from Caron Engineer, Heidenhain Corp., Seco Tools, Shibaura Machine Co., eNetDNC, Shop Floor Automations and Wintriss Controls Group.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining June 2023

Precision Machining June 2023 marks a bigger drop than previous months’ incremental declines.

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Video Tech Brief: CNC Screw Machines a Solution for Overcoming Labor Shortages

CNC screw machines can exceed job shop productivity and enable manufacturers to overcome perpetual employment gaps.

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PMPA

Turned and Polished Steel Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, How It Impacts Your Shop

Understanding the benefits provided by turned and polished steel barstock and its differences from cold-drawn steel barstock can help you and your team avoid unexpected performance issues. 

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