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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining April 2023
The Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining carried into April the trend from March, moving from flat into contraction, landing at an index of 48.9.
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Repeatability and Rigidity Are Key for Quick-Change Swiss Tooling
A rotary wedge clamping system is said to enable this two-piece, modular tooling system for Swiss-types to offer the performance of a solid tool.
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Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Quality: Anisa Ali and Lisa Carrothers
Two women share their journeys to manufacturing and quality, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Video as Part of the PM Brand
“Magazines” are more than “magazines” these days. Here is how we’re leveraging video not only to support articles but to present new technologies, concepts and practices.
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The Advantages of Turning and Grinding on One Machine Platform
Instead of using a dedicated grinding machine or an outside grinding vendor to achieve very high surface finishes, a machine that can hard turn and grind can reduce WIP and speed part completion while taking up minimal floor space.
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Rust Season Is Here: Take Care of Your Precision-Machined Parts
To prevent corrosion from developing on the surfaces of freshly machined parts, it is crucial to create a barrier on the parts’ surfaces so moisture and oxygen don’t reach them.
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Growing Pains: A Process for Cutting Ties with Long-Time Employees
When your business is growing but a certain employee is not, it may be time to let them go. However, first stepping the employee through a process that includes warning and conversation with them is crucial.
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Precision Ground Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop
Understanding the benefits provided by precision centerless ground barstock can help you avoid false economy and optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.
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Contest Seeks Innovative End-Use 3D Printed Parts
The Cool Parts Showcase is looking for 3D printed components that are currently in use or show promise as future solutions.
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Applying a Healthy Approach to Employee Investment
Service Center Metals’ on-site health center offers its employees and their families free same-day health care and, in return, the employer is gaining many benefits including a healthier workforce and attracting potential employees.
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How Small Machine Shops Can Fight Supply Chain Problems
Supply chain disruptions are still presenting challenges in manufacturing. This article examines the effects on aerospace, automotive and medical industries. It also covers ways that machine shops can be successful securing work despite the challenges created by the supply chain.
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Getting More Production From Swiss Turning Centers
Buying a new CNC Swiss turning center is a substantial investment. For the best return, look closely for capabilities that enable the best utilization of the machine.
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