Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief
PM Expands Social Media Presence
Production Machining has ramped up our social media presence, making better use of our Facebook and Twitter accounts to share important industry news and technical information.
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The Transition to No-Lead Brass
Adjustments to feeds and speeds, coolant, tooling and scrap management all play a significant role in allowing a productive switch to unleaded brass.
Read MoreWhere Education Fits in Manufacturing
Many shops have stepped up by creating their own apprenticeship programs, while many machine tool OEMs have contributed to the cause as well.
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Learn More about Deburring
Deburring is one of those operations that just seems like extra work. The part is complete, but it’s not. It can’t be avoided, so finding more efficient ways to work it into the production process is a common goal.
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Smartforce Rally Fighter Promotes Manufacturing Day 2015
To lend its support to Manufacturing Day 2015, Smartforce leaders from AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology will be visiting several events taking place in Dayton, Ohio, and Richmond, Indiana, on October 1 and 2.
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Surfcam Offers New West Coast Training Site
Surfcam, by Vero Software, is joining forces with parent company Hexagon Metrology to expand its suite of training services in the northwestern United States. The Kent, Washington, office of Hexagon will serve as a training site for Surfcam.
Read MoreInspiring Greatness
In an effort to perform to the best of our abilities, it can help to follow a role model, latch onto someone who leads by example, and perform to their standards, to emulate that person’s success, work toward the same greater goal, or perhaps even to impress him or her.
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Bar Feeder Automates Part Production
Designed to boost productivity through streamlined operation, Haas Automation's latest bar feeder model is built for use with Haas ST-10 through ST-35 and DS series CNC turning centers.
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Bar Feeder Basics
Some primary factors are often overlooked when considering how to justify the implementation of a bar feeder for turning operations.
Read MoreCapitalizing on the Advantages of Thread Whirling
Thread whirling technology is often a good fit for difficult-to-machine materials, and the advanced capabilities of Swiss-type machines contribute to its efficient use in the production of bone screws and other demanding applications.
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Shops Continue to Expand Capabilities
In our August issue we visited a shop that has added grinding machines to its Swiss operations to further facilitate its production processes. What’s cooler is the automation added to these grinding operations.
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United Grinding to Host Technology Event
Manufacturers in search of the latest grinding technology, techniques and turnkey solutions to increase their competitive advantage might want to take a look at the United Grinding Universe Event, taking place September 16 and 17 at the company's North American headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio.
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