PM Blog

Striving for Faster Changeovers for Multispindles

A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

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‘Can You Hold This Tolerance?’ Is Not An Engineering Question

The implications of tolerances go far beyond mere technical compliance.

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IMTS, Workplace Safety, & More: Production Machining's Most-Viewed August Articles

Navigating IMTS, a historical perspective on Swiss-style machining, guidance on choosing the right fire extinguisher, and more await you in our most-viewed August articles. 

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Where Machining Precision is a Family Tradition

This century-old manufacturer is a case in point of how company culture and openness to adopting new technology paves the way to success.

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CAD/CAM

Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2024

Production Machining’s August 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from SW North America, Tsugami, Siemens, Select Manufacturing Technologies, Hurco and ECI Software Solutions — all on display at IMTS 2024.

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Turn-Mills

Digitalization and Done-In-One Reign Supreme at BIEMH 2024

European manufacturers may have a different balance of markets than their U.S. counterparts, but the practical challenges they must overcome are often similar — as are the solutions.

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Parts Cleaning

A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago

The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.   

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Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Single- and Multi-Spindles

This twin-spindle automatic lathe with six cross-slide mounted turrets is designed for medium-sized production runs that might not be suitable for conventional multi-spindles.

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Production Machining's August 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s August 2024 news highlights include industry events, facility openings, new partnerships and more.

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CAD/CAM

Who Are the DFM Consultants? You Are.

Modern shops are bolstering their engineering staff to better offer design for manufacturability advice to their customers. Here, one industry expert suggests ways to develop a common language between manufacturing and engineering.

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PMPA

Why (and How) You Should Reboot Your Shop’s Safety Program Today

Now may be the perfect time for a safety reboot before complacency sets in.

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Jim’s a Hardware Man

Troubleshooting is a learned skill, and manufacturing’s troubleshooters are aging out. While we should appreciate them while we have them, we must prepare for a day when we won’t.

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