Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Executive Editor

Measurement

Measure 3D Parts Without Losing Time

This high-speed metrology and inspection system is said to process complex geometries faster than traditional inspection methods.

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Knowledge Center is Hub for Parts Cleaning Education

This knowledge center consists of updated articles and videos from manufacturing cleaning professionals. Find information about trends in cleaning, cleaning processes, corrosion protection, cleaning regulations, quality assurance and inspection for cleaning processes, and more.

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Mazak’s Virtual Campus Tour and New Equipment Now Available

Mazak Corp.’s new virtual campus tour teaches visitors about the company’s offerings and its manufacturing processes without leaving their desks. Also, get a sneak peek at the company’s latest machine tool offerings here.

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Parts Cleaning

IMTS spark: Learn How to Choose the Best Industrial Cleaning Process

Do you know the best cleaning process for cleaning your precision metal parts? Are you stuck using an old process, but realize it is time for an update? Learn more about a presentation that can answer your parts cleaning process questions.

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A New Way to Collect and Sort Parts for CNC Machine Tools

This automated parts carousel not only catches and collects parts from a machine but also sorts the parts in bins attached to a rotating table. 

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The Story Behind Production Machining's November Cover Image

Obtaining a good cover photo for each print issue of Production Machining isn’t easy, especially recently as we haven’t been able to visit shops to take shots ourselves.

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Automation

OB7’s Seventh Axis and a Digital Printer

The creator of the OB7 robot, Zac Bogart, talks about how this human-like robot arm came to be. 

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Parts Cleaning

An Opportunity for Building a Strong Community

The new Manufacturing Cleaning Association brings the parts cleaning industry together to work toward a common goal of building relationships.

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Automation

Human-Like Robot Automates Secondary Machining Operations

Two seven-axis robots enable two second-op mills to run lights out eight hours in the evenings to win 64 hours of unattended machining time per week for this Ventura, California, shop.

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Network Quickly Connects Machine Shops with Repair Estimates

This network connects service requesters to service providers and can be a fast way for a machine shop of any size to quickly compare estimates.

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Automation

Benefits of Renting or Leasing an Industrial Robot

Choosing a robot rental or leasing plan might be a wise business decision compared with purchasing a robot outright.

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Basics

5 Tips for Making Safety Part of Your Machine Shop Culture

These tips will help machine shop managers create a safety culture as well as manage and sustain it.

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