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Laser Technology "Turns" into a Turning Tool

This new technology uses a laser to act as a cutting tool to "turn" parts from solid barstock. This high-speed precision turning machine is especially useful for micromachining, enabling high accuracy for small, complex parts that are often delicate and difficult to machine when implementing conventional turning processes.

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Workholding

Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024

Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

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Medical

Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System

A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.

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Measurement

Seeing Automated Workpiece Measurement in Real Time

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

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Innovating Workplace Culture in Precision Machining Companies

The future of machining isn’t just about better equipment — it’s about better cultures. Here are some ideas that can help foster the healthy company culture you desire.

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Production Machining's October 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s October 2024 news highlights include new facilities, leadership promotions, manufacturing awards and more.

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Tooling

A Tooling Workshop That Was Worth a Visit

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s tooling and accessory workshop at IMTS 2024 offered a chance to learn more about ancillary devices that can boost machining efficiency and capability.

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First IMTS as SMW Autoblok’s President and CEO

Larry Robbins shares his views about industry trends and goals for continued expansion of the now multifaceted workholding solutions company.

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Precision Machining Activity Contraction Continues — But More Slowly

Down overall, the index showed some areas of improvement this month.

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Automation

Predicting the ROI of Robotic Automation

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

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Zoller Announces its Toolroom of the Year Winner

The manufacturer of presetting, measuring devices and tool management software held its 2024 Toolroom of the Year contest for all of its customers to showcase their use of the company’s technology.

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PMPA

Do You Have Single Points of Failure?

Plans need to be in place before a catastrophic event occurs.

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