Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Executive Editor

Measurement

Wireless Inspection System Improves Machine Shop's Measurement Efficiency

After implementing a wireless measurement data communication system for its inspection equipment, this machine shop overcame its inefficiencies in its quality department including backlog, accuracy and consistency.

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IMTS

Swiss Machining Demo Shows Off Carbide Cutting Tool Lines

Pilot Precision, Palbit’s exclusive U.S. distributor, showcases Palbit’s cutting tools as well as its own broaching and drilling products.

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Swiss-Types

Swiss-Type Lathe Runs 2-Inch Parts Complete

This Swiss-type multitasking machine does all the crosswork and endwork milling, drilling and tapping complete, and even engraving and deburring, on one machine.

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AI Software Predicts Machine Tool Drive System Failures

Predictive failure analysis software detects problems before they occur by connecting to a machine tool’s servomotor or spindle motor to perform condition monitoring.

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VIDEO: A Unique Innovation Keeps the Wheels Turning

A problem with a bicycle’s two-piece bottom bracket design spurred action from two friends that led to not only a simple solution but to a business venture with in-house machining capability that has become an international supplier to high-end bike manufacturers.

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Emerging Leaders

VIDEO: Emerging Leader Committed to Excellence

Ben Nikkel is committed to learning, leading and relationship building in his management role at Hirsh Precision Products.

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Emerging Leaders

VIDEO: Emerging Leader is Much More than a CNC Programmer

This 30-year-old is a talented innovator, trainer, teacher and loyal hard worker, respected by all his co-workers at Norman Noble Inc. He’s the go-to employee when someone on the shop floor needs a problem solved.

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Emerging Leaders

VIDEO: Mechanic-Turned Machinist Specializes in Workforce Development

According to 2022 Emerging Leader Ryan Cochran’s nominator, his biggest impact on BIllco Corp. has been his determination to hire, train and retain a younger generation of machinists.

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Motivated Leader Helps Others Improve Tech Skillsets

Emerging Leader Joel Antipuna Jr. worked his way up at Rosenberger North America with his hunger for more responsibility and his aptitude to comprehend the technical and leadership aspects of his job.

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VIDEO: Emerging Leaders’ Viewpoints on Training and Retention

The 2022 Emerging Leaders focus on new strategies for hiring, in-house training programs and retention plans for the young generation of workers as well as the valuable employees already in place.

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Targeting Spindle Alignment for High Machining Accuracy

This 5-axis laser target for spindle and axis alignment offers a fast and highly accurate way to measure spindle alignment, axis straightness and squareness on lathes, multitasking machines, machining centers and ID/OD grinding machines.

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Registration Now Open for 2022 Parts Cleaning Conference

The one-day conference, co-located with IMTS this year, enables attendees to not only learn all things parts cleaning but also to immerse themselves in everything IMTS has to offer.

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World Machine Tool Survey
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World Machine Tool Survey