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PM News: Machine Named A Notable Innovation
Hardinge Inc.'s (Elmira, New York) Quest LMC42 Lean Manufacturing Cell was recognized by Industry Week Magazine as part of its 2004 Technology and Innovation Awards Program as a "notable innovation" for its potential to improve operations.
Read MoreWhen Automation Has A Ring To It
How do you automate a CNC lathe? If the job can be done from bar, put a bar feeder behind the headstock and a parts catcher or a robot in the work area. If it is a chucking job, then apply a robot. It seems, however, that once the system is set up and gets going, then the problems start.
Read MorePM News: Antidumping Decision
The International Trade Commission has decided to impose an antidumping order against stainless bar products from France.
Read MoreWe're Here To Help
In this issue of Production Machining, IMTS guide and helpful features.
Read MoreOnline Training For Shopfloor Personnel
The real problem is, most of us don’t have the experience, resources or acumen to effectively deliver and administrate an effective training program across an enterprise. Have you visited Tooling U lately (www.toolingu.com)? Tooling U (short for Tooling University) was founded a few short years ago and since that time has grown gradually, methodically and quite effectively into several disciplines and topics of training relevant in today’s manufacturing environment.
Read MorePM News: Youth Get Hands-On Experience
Students at a Vermont school now have the opportunity to use a new manual/CNC lathe right in their classroom. The Harrison Alpha Plus 330S from REM Sales (East Granby, Connecticut) recently was sold to the River Valley Technical Center.
Read MoreCutting-Edge Cutting Oil
This shop sought after a lubricant that would eliminate the drawbacks of oil, upgrade the overall quality of production and save money by reducing tool changes. It found Picocut Code Blue by Pico Chemical Corporation as the answer to its problems. This oil was developed in response to customers’ requests for a chlorine-free oil that can replace older technology products, but at the same time, meet the need for longer tool life, higher production speeds and improved finishes.
Read MorePM News: Hardinge Inc.
Hardinge Inc. (Elmira, New York) has a new Web site that is solely dedicated to hard turning technology. It is appropriate for both beginning and experienced machinists who want to learn more.
Read MoreTechnical Member Profile: Tornos Technologies
Tornos Technologies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Swiss machine tools and automatic lathes. The company had its beginnings in the Swiss watch-making industry, which is known for its emphasis on superior mechanical precision.
Read MoreA New Online Leader
Something funny has happened to the used equipment channel for metalworking. A major online player is beginning to turn on the afterburners, turning traffic totals on their ear, empowering our industry with a potential previous online models only dreamed of.
Read More5 Reasons To Think About Exporting
The North American market for precision machined products has typically been large enough and so full of opportunities that there has been no need to look at exports as part of our business planning. However, the loss of the lower-value, large-volume commodity type work to shops in Asia and Eastern Europe has made us realize that we are expert manufacturers in the world market. Let’s look at some of the reasons why we need to look at exports as part of our business plan.
Read MoreFacts On Freight--What Determines LDL Discount Percentages
With so many LTL freight motor carriers to choose from and complex rating structures, how do you know which carrier is best for you?
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