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Is "Utility" What We Really Mean When We Say "Added Value?"
Perhaps you’ll agree that increased utility is what we really mean when we say “added value.”
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Precision Machining Technology Review: July 2024
Production Machining’s July 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom, Horn, Index, Schwanog and SMW Autoblok — all on display at IMTS 2024.
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The Cost of CMMC for Small Manufacturing Businesses
Here are examples of costs and challenges unique to small business manufacturers operating in the Defense Industrial Base relative to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 129: How to Beat the Heat
Shops tend to heat up in the summer. Here are some tips for staying cool in the warmer months.
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True or False? Support Is Essential To Success
True! Support can be a mentor, opportunity or resource. It’s important to take advantage of or be the one to provide support.
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Production Machining's July 2024 News Highlights
Production Machining’s July 2024 news highlights include new company facilities, industry events, sustainability efforts and more.
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Machining More Than Metal
Plastics for medical and industrial applications present different challenges than metals as I’ve reported on over the years.
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The Value of Swiss-Types Milling Rectangular Medical Parts
High-speed spindle technology was key to effective milling of small cardiac monitoring components complete on a CNC sliding-headstock machine platform instead of running them across two mills.
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Custom Automation for a Multi-Spindle Turning Center
Machine tools capable of performing multiple functions and machining parts to completion are becoming the standard rather than the exception. Incorporating automation into these systems allows for extended periods of operation without the need for operator intervention.
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The Workholding is the Hardest Part
Finding a way to fixture contoured marine propellors proved to be this shop’s biggest challenge in developing an effective automated machining and turning cell.
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High-Production Multitasking Becoming More Flexible
Rotary transfer machines remain well-suited for high-volume production, but are now more accommodating to smaller batch sizes.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining June 2024
Precision Machining activity trended downward again in June.
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