Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief
SMTCL Announces Upcoming U.S. Factory
To complement its current manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia, SMTCL has announced plans for a 100,000-square-foot facility to supply the North American market.
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Quick-Change Vise Jaws System
Quick-change workholding systems can provide a great opportunity to increase production while allowing relatively quick recovery of the cost.
Read MoreThe Future Depends on Today's Investments
Metalworking companies face tough decisions every day as they try to equip their shops with the best equipment for which they can justify the cost.
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Large Threading with Single Spindle
Oilfield pipes require large, quality threads. This Texas shop is getting the performance it needs from two recently implemented big bore lathes.
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Webinar: Micro Cutting Tools and Toolholders
Register now for Big Kaiser's live, online presentation covering how modern technology and techniques can be used to increase productivity and ROI in micro manufacturing applications (October 21 at 2 p.m., EST).
Read MoreLearn More about Multitasking
ProductionMachining.com features special-emphasis Zones that directly relate to technologies of specific interest. The Turn/Mill Zone provides an assortment of tools that allow thorough research for multitasking operations.
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Doosan Enhances Service and Support
Doosan Infracore America Machine Tools has announced that it is offering new complimentary customer service products on its full line of machine tools, pertaining to enhanced factory quality control, an extended warranty, and round-the-clock technical support availability.
Read MoreImprove through History's Lessons
It’s cool to reflect on things from our past, but it’s important to remember that change is usually in the name of progress.
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Thread Grinding with ‘A’ Axis
With several factors propelling a surge in demand for parts with technically complex external and internal threads with large pitches, the need for better accuracy and efficiency has created challenges.
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Smooth Evolution of Machine Tool Control
Many traditional turning shops are expanding their capabilities to meet other machining requirements. Multitasking machines have helped these shops to naturally transition into smaller lot sizes and highly complex parts.
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Bar Feeder Selection
Many factors go into determining the best bar feeder fit for a shop, including applications, part length and rpm requirements, bar loading times, and setup times.
Read MoreThe Significance of Clean Parts
Meeting the increasingly stringent cleanliness requirements for parts has become a serious challenge for shops. When cleaning parts becomes the bottleneck of the production line, quality and profit are at risk.
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