Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief
ANCA Opens New European HQ
CNC tool and cutter grinder manufacturer ANCA recently opened its new European headquarters in Weinheim, Germany, and also took home a Manufacturer of the Year award in Australia.
Read MoreBusiness Travel not Glamourous, but Rewarding
I recently visited four different suppliers within a 3-week span where I learned about new equipment and technology.
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Exploring New Metalworking Tools and Techniques
Mazak will host a technology and education event in Houston, Texas, July 8 and 9, showcasing the company's latest technologies designed for enhancing productivity and versatility on the shop floor.
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The Drive to Meet Strict Cleaning Standards
A high production stamping facility ups its game in process cleaning.
Read MoreEfficient Inspection on the Shop Floor
While sometimes a nuisance, inspecting machined parts is a critical function in the machine shop. Here are a few different looks at how to choose the most suitable inspection process for a given application.
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Chicago Innovation Days 2015
DMG MORI held its Chicago Innovation Days 2015 event in May, with more than 30 high-tech exhibits, including two U.S. premieres.
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How is a Parts Washer Made?
The Science Channel’s "How it’s Made" series will feature a Graymills immersion parts washer on June 11 at 9 p.m.
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Promotion Rewards Tooling Users
Each week, Exsys customers have a chance to win $100 by sharing their product experiences on social media.
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Grinding in the Multitasking Mix
While different approaches to multitasking have been around for a while, shops often aren’t aware of many of the advantages these machines offer.
Read MoreMaking Sense of Multitasking
When I discuss my job with people outside of the industry, they usually don’t understand a lot of what we write about. But the term “multitasking” is one that seems to generate the most in-depth conversations.
Read MoreWhere Shops Get Skilled Workers
Most in the industry agree that the skills gap is a real issue and are interested in finding effective solutions. Here’s a shop that meets personnel needs with an in-house apprenticeship program.
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Quick Notes for Key Topics
Each issue of Production Machining contains a feature titled “Craftsman’s Cribsheet”--a one-page compendium of "tear-out" ideas about management, technical, quality and regulatory topics.
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