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6 Tips for Training on a Swiss-Type Lathe
There are nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe. A shop I visited a while back offers some suggestions.
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Transfer Machine Features Independent Turning Cell
Isolated turning cell within transfer machine is free of the drive and machining factors that affect the other stations.
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The Value of a CNC Multi-Spindle Chucker
For near-net-shape workpieces, a multi-spindle chucker might make sense when part production volumes are high.
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Compact Second-Op CNC Mill Gets Makeover
New control and programming capabilities make this small VMC well suited for second-op work or use as a standalone production milling machine.
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Quick Setup Multi-Spindle Machines Offer Production Flexibility, Speed
Gnutti explains how its models of multi-spindle machines can work with a variety of material types while offering faster setups and cycle times compared to conventional multi-spindle models.
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As a Business Evolves, So Does its Machining Technology
Gent Machine, now under its fourth-generation of family ownership, has made operational and equipment decisions to position it for continued success moving forward.
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Adding ERP? Set up a Test Environment Before Going Live
Are you planning to add an ERP solution or switch to a new platform for your CNC machine shop? Setting up a test environment enables your employees to learn and train for the new software and can help ensure success. Here are five reasons why that is.
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Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?
Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.
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Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape
Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.
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The ESOP Alternative for Retiring Machine Shop Owners
An employee stock ownership plan is worth considering for retiring shop owners in which handing their companies to their children doesn’t make sense.
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Modular Tooling System Features Coolant-Through Design
System enables faster tool changes as well as internal coolant delivery directly to the cutting edge.
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Video: Machine Shop President Explains Advantages of Tool Presetters
When contract shop MetalQuest purchased its first multi-spindle, it also purchased a dedicated tool presetter for the machine. Learn why the company president feels shops of all sizes can benefit from measuring tools offline.
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