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A Company's Road to Lights-Out
Consolidation is usually about companies. However, this Illinois shop has found that consolidating turning spindles from eight stand-alone lathes into a single CNC multi- spindle, then running it lights-out is the way to go.
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Hard Turning as an Alternative to Grinding
Hard turning can be a cost effective alternative for shops looking to streamline part processing.
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Deburring, Cleaning, Rust Inhibiting Done on One Machine
Multitasking extends to post processing.
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Automated Messaging Via CNC
New technology calls with alerts when performing light's out operations.
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Attaining Ten-Millionths Bore Accuracy
Conventional honing has been continuously improved and automated, now allowing boring accuracies to be measured in millionths.
Read MoreGrippers are a Workhandling Concept to Grasp
The cost of machine operation can be expensive, especially when machines must be manned all day long. In our current slow and unpredictable economy, many shops are looking at ways to reduce manpower and increase efficiency by automating their processes.
Read MoreBeing a Good Neighbor is Good Business
PM E-Newsletter: Being a Good Neighbor is Good Business
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Effective Associating Delivers Tools You Can Use
There are many issues that confront our businesses these days.
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Medical Grinding Takes More Than a Machine
Medical grinding is attracting new players, partly because of opportunity, but also because it is possible to use the same equipment used to produce metalworking and woodworking tools.
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Qualifying for Medical Work: Advice from a da Vinci Shop
Swiss shop with heavy medical experience shares how to get and keep medical customers.
Read MoreLongtime PMPA Member Bob Brinkman Retires from Brinkman International Group
Bob Brinkman, chairman of Brinkman International Group, has announced his retirement from the company that bears his name. The Rochester, N.
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