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The Story Behind a Machining Background Photo
The photo I added to my LinkedIn page shows the application of nifty CNC technology enabling a turn-mill to machine a complex medical device complete. It certainly seemed appropriate.
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5 Tips for Maintaining a Virus-Free Workplace
Tom Forsythe, executive vice president, Kyzen Corp., provides some suggested guidelines on how to keep employees safe from COVID-19.
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Is Cleaning with Solvent More Beneficial than Aqueous Cleaning?
To understand solvent-based and aqueous cleaning methods, Venesia Hurtubise, technical chemist, MicroCare Corp., has compiled the following details about both processes.
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Aqueous Processes Offer Safe, Effective Cleaning
Environmental concerns and safety issues are pushing manufacturers to replace chlorinated solvents with water in cleaning processes. Understanding aqueous cleaning processes is critical to knowing whether or not to make the switch.
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Hydrocarbon Cleaning Impresses Exhaust System Company
This Mexican company uses a hydrocarbon vapor degreasing system to clean parts it produces for exhaust aftertreatment systems for diesel engines.
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IMTS 2020 Has Been Cancelled
This year’s biennial International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has been canceled amid COVID-19 concerns.
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Production Machinists Report Slowing Decline in Business Conditions
Index signals decelerating contraction as all components report improved readings.
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How Champions Can Develop a Thriving Workforce
Having a workforce development champion in your shop is more critical now than ever before. Here are five techniques your champion can apply to attract and retain new talent.
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Effective Leadership Emerges During Trying Times
Effective machine shop leaders are those who give their team members the tools they need to carry out their duties as efficiently as possible when times are good and when times are bad.
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IMTS Creates Resource for Rebuilding Industry Supply Chain
The IMTS supply chain microsite provides a repository of information to help manufacturers, OEMs and job shops increase resiliency when faced with future disruptions.
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Quick-Change Tooling Improves Swiss-Type Profits
Horn USA has developed quick-change tooling systems to drastically reduce set-up and toolchange times for Swiss-type lathes, including those with through coolant.
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Speed Matters in Microtooling Applications
A variety of tooling spindle options brings micromachining work within reach for shops looking to expand their capabilities.
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