PM Blog

Unattended Production Takes More Than the Most Capable CNC Machine

Process planning and reliable peripherals are key to successful lights-out manufacturing.

Transfer Machines 6 Jul 2023

Rotary Transfer Technology Becoming More Flexible

This rotary transfer machine platform, which enables shops to reconfigure equipment to change over to new jobs as needed, is said to be effective for batch sizes of only 50 parts.

Machining Centers & Milling Machines 3 Jul 2023

Five-Axis Machining for Small Prismatic Parts

New to the U.S. market, this compact machine could enable precision turning shops to win complex, more prismatic work in medical and other industries.

PMPA 30 Jun 2023

Craftsman Cribsheet No.116: Twist Drills for Success

Drilling holes is one of the most fundamental operations we do in machining.

Turning Machines 29 Jun 2023

Video Tech Brief: Three Lathe Turrets Machining Simultaneously

At PMTS 2023, Spinner North America explains that having three turrets cutting at the same time in a CNC lathe can significantly reduce cycle times while offering better utilization of a machine shop’s cutting resources.

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Basics 27 Jun 2023

Micro-Drilling: 9 Questions to Answer Before Beginning

Applications for micromachining continue to grow. Successful machining with small tools calls for a different set of process skills on the shop floor.

Swiss-Types 26 Jun 2023

Shop Sets its Sights on Precise Tool Alignment

A Wisconsin shop has found that visual tool alignment technology has improved tool life and surface finishes for its Swiss-type lathes while increasing throughput as well.

Workforce Development 23 Jun 2023

Succession Planning: Three 15-Minute Activities to Start Preparing for Tomorrow

Succession planning is planning for the future success of your business.

22 Jun 2023

Boost Your Customer Service by Going Paperless

Using a paperless ERP/MES/QMS system that can be accessed in a web browser results in much more positive customer perceptions, as well as higher efficiency for a machine shop.