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View From My Shop Video 1: A Deep Dive Into Automation with Advance CNC
Advance CNC leverages multiple forms of automation to increase its milling machines' productivity. Learn more in this episode of The View From My Shop.
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The Right (Machine) Tool for the Right Job
This high-production shop uses both mechanical and CNC Swiss machines to make parts, but which machine is right for which job?
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Machine Shop Leans on Rotary Transfer for Higher Efficiency
A firearm parts supplier’s lean manufacturing methods help it discover the many advantages of rotary transfer technology.
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Military Coaching's 4 Tips to Improve Employee Performance
True military coaching is an effective leadership technique to retain and develop employees and consists of describing the standards of performance to be successful in a position and then having frequent coaching sessions concerning the on-the-job performance.
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4 Tips to Gain Employee Acceptance to Change
Change is a good thing, right? Maybe not to all, and if you don’t have employee acceptance to change, the change is doomed to fail.
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Precision Machining Technology Review May 2022: Workholding
Production Machining showcases some of the latest workholding technology from NSK America, Zagar, Dillon, Blue Photon and SMW Autoblok.
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5 Tips for Multichannel Programming
Programming for multitasking machines can be complex. Knowing several key points for making the process less challenging can save a programmer time as well as lessen confusion and the risk of error.
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New Software Never Solved a Problem. Ever.
Without planning, process, execution and discipline, investing in new software is a waste of money and time.
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Production Machining’s May 2022 News Highlights
Some of the cutting industry’s latest news includes research and development for new digitization solutions/processes, comprehensive applications support with specialized production technologies, e-commerce, advanced analytics and more.
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Automatically Deburr, Clean Parts in One System
Palletized parts are transferred from a five-axis, high-pressure waterjet station to a cleaning station via linear motor to enable fast, automated finishing.
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5 Ways to Use Polymer 3D Printing on the Shop Floor
A low-cost desktop 3D printer has many potential uses in a production manufacturing environment, as a means of making durable tooling to support machining, inspection and more.
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