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Workholding

Versatile Soft Jaw Introduces One-Size-Fits-All Technology

This soft jaw technology conforms to any part geometry and does not require removal from the machine tool when switching to a new job. It also saves shops setup and machining time, energy, and cost involved in the design and development of creating a custom soft jaw.

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Automated Coolant Management for Multiple CNC Machines

Manual coolant management can be a roadblock that prevents machine shops from running uninterrupted processes or lights-out machining. This automated coolant management system replenishes coolant to multiple CNC machine tools without human intervention.

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Medical

Video Tech Brief: Dual Thread Whirling on a Swiss-Type CNC Lathe

The dual thread whirling units on Tsugami Swiss-type lathes can produce medical bone screws with two different thread leads in one setup, eliminating the need for single-point threading.

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Basics

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 101: Audit Certifications

Quality documentation can aid in problem-solving, but only if it is complete.

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Workholding

Precision Machining Technology Review November 2021: Workholding

Production Machining’s workholding showcase includes SMW Autoblok, Forkhardt, Mate Precision Technologies, Norgren, Jergens and Platinum Tooling.

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Parts Cleaning

Recycling Solves the Problem of Expensive Solvent Maintenance

On-site solvent recycling reduces operational cost, lessens waste disposal, improves cleaning quality, minimizes process interruptions and more.  

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Toolholders

Video Tech Brief: Shrink-Fit Collets Explained

For live-tool lathes, shrink-fit collets can speed setups while offering higher tool clamping forces.

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Additive

Is 3D Printing in Your Shop or on Your Radar?

Recent shop visits reveal that some machining businesses have added/are considering adding 3D printing equipment, while others are content sending that work — for items such as polymer fixtures and jigs — to outside vendors.

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Production Machining’s November 2021 News Highlights

Members of the precision machining industry are looking forward — and back — to support and inspire the future of manufacturing with events, expansions and even interactive digital exhibits.

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PMPA

Recruiting for Manufacturing Part 2

Branding? Check. Stories (aka messaging)? Check. Now what should you do with them? 

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Measurement

Video Tech Brief: 3D Optical Part Measurement Explained

Oasis Inspection Systems added a rotary stage to its optical measuring units enabling them to perform automated 3D measurement of machined part features.

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Does A Turn-Mill Have to Turn?

Here’s an example of a shop applying innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete.

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