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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 2
The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. A leader with Emotional Intelligence can leverage those skills to keep the workers they have.
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OSHA Emphasis Programs — What is On Regulator’s Radar for Precision Machining
OSHA Emphasis Programs (also called directions, directive or instructions) impact precision machining nationally and regionally. Miles has researched and listed the programs relevant to precision machining.
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4 Questions About Cobot Integration
Many shops appreciate that cobots are easy to program and enable collaborative operation, but there might still be questions about how to install them.
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Adding ERP? Set up a Test Environment Before Going Live
Are you planning to add an ERP solution or switch to a new platform for your CNC machine shop? Setting up a test environment enables your employees to learn and train for the new software and can help ensure success. Here are five reasons why that is.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: Measurement
Production Machining’s April Showcase includes Big Kaiser, L.S. Starrett, LK Metrology, Vison Engineering, Verisurf Software and Carl Zeiss Microscopy names.
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Understanding – and Machining – Ultra-Clean Steel
Using the strongest steel available to create critical automotive powertrain components is necessary and in demand. Understanding how to properly machine ultra-clean steel and executing these techniques will enable cost-efficient and consistent part production.
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Production Machining’s April 2021 News Highlights
Industry edges its way back to near normal with the in-person Deburring Expo planned for Oct. 12-14, 2021, in Karlsruhe, Germany. Other news includes Zeiss’ Facility Engineering Award, Seco Tools’ virtual showcase for precision medical manufacturing, FANUC’s online cobot training and more.
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Swiss Shop Chooses CAM Over Hand Programming
This shop’s manual (by hand) CNC programming was slowing it down until it discovered a CAM software for Swiss-type lathes.
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Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape
Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.
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The ESOP Alternative for Retiring Machine Shop Owners
An employee stock ownership plan is worth considering for retiring shop owners in which handing their companies to their children doesn’t make sense.
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Leadership Strategies for the Worst of Times
When times are tough, the frequency and forms of communication we use can make a big difference in the effectiveness of our communications.
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Steel Defects Seams on Rolled Steel Products
Learn how to detect and avoid defect seams in rolled steel products.
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