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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 104: Common Applications of CNC Machining
Provided by W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc., Nashua, New Hampshire
Read MorePrecision Machining Technology Review March 2022: Software
Production Machining’s Software showcase includes Siemens Digital Industries, Open Mind Technologies, iTSpeeX, FANUC, Paperless Parts, Wintriss Controls Group and TDM Systems.
Read MoreShould You to Continue to Outsource Passivation?
Considering the growing acceptance of citric passivation, shops might find bringing this process in-house can lower manufacturing costs and speed delivery lead times.
Read MoreA Shop Using a Machine That Loads Itself
Instead of investing in an external robotic loading system, this shop adopted technology that lets a machine tool use its spindle to load and unload parts.
Read MoreThe Consolation Hire
Never, ever settle for the wrong team member. Always, always have the discipline to wait for the right candidate and have a strategy to aggressively seek them out.
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name? Pride.
Titles matter to employees. Are your operators actually operators? Or do they read prints, check quality, change tooling and adjust oil lines like a machinist? Hmmm...
Read MoreProduction Machining’s March 2022 News Highlights
The metal cutting industry is continually in motion with more collaborations, training and updated technology to advance precision machining practices and processes across the country and around the world.
Read MoreThe Value of Dual Thread Whirling Units for Bone Screws
Dual thread whirling units on a Swiss-type enable it to produce medical bone screws with two different thread leads in one setup, eliminating the need for time-consuming, single-point threading.
WatchFuture-Proofing a Parts Cleaning Process with Modified Alcohols
Modified alcohols can be reliable replacements for the solvents currently under scrutiny by the EPA. These non-halogenated solvents have good drying qualities, are very stable and have low surface tension.
Read MoreWorkforce Is Still the Most Important Challenge
It is as true today as it was 10 years ago...workforce is top of mind for precision machining shops.
Read More2 Shops, 2 Ways to Benefit from OEE
An overall equipment effectiveness tracking and manufacturing analytics tool has enabled two machine shops to increase their machine utilization, which led to even more positive results.
Read MoreMedical Screw Solution Includes More than Cutting Tools
With companies producing so many medical screws, every second saved counts. A turnkey program can help manufacturers machine these parts as efficiently as possible.
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