Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

Turning Machines 27 Dec 2017

Multitasking Takes a Turn

Turn-mill machines are known for their capabilities in single-setup part production. Here are two very different examples of shops that are using multitasking to their advantage in medical machining.

Basics 20 Dec 2017

How Technology is Affecting Manufacturing’s Future

Advancing at an incredible rate, technology continues to address many shopfloor concerns. But is it going after the biggest one? Here’s an interesting perspective on how to make sure it does.

12 Dec 2017

Shooting for the Stars in Weapons Manufacturing

Although my knowledge of firearms and other weapons may still be pretty limited, I’ve learned a lot about production of related components from the pages of Production Machining. Here are some good articles.

Automation 6 Dec 2017

FANUC Marks Production of 500,000th Robot

Fanuc Corp., supplier of robotics, CNC and factory automation, has announced the production of its 500,000th robot.

29 Nov 2017

United Grinding North America Opens New HQ

United Grinding North America Inc. has officially opened the doors of its new 110,000-square-foot Miamisburg, Ohio, headquarters with a recent ribbon-cutting event.

20 Nov 2017

A Source to Help Resolve Deburring Issues

Production Machining’s Deburring Zone offers an assortment of learning tools to address many of the issues shops face during this critical post-machining operation.

Medical 28 Apr 2023

First-Class Manufacturing with Additive

Close attention to detail and automation of key processes is helping this shop earn its place as a leader in the 3D printing industry.

20 Nov 2017

Everyone Likes a History Lesson

It is my strong interest in the WWII era that drew me to the story about a guy who is combining his interest in history with his love of machine tools.