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Craftsman Cribsheet No.131: FANUC Macro Programming Basics
Macros are essential to high-production CNC programming because they simplify blocks of code.
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Safety First! That Applies to Psychological Safety, Too
Psychological safety is important for continuous improvement.
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‘Can You Hold This Tolerance?’ Is Not An Engineering Question
The implications of tolerances go far beyond mere technical compliance.
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Why (and How) You Should Reboot Your Shop’s Safety Program Today
Now may be the perfect time for a safety reboot before complacency sets in.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 130: Which Fire Extinguisher Should You Use?
Knowing the proper fire extinguisher to use before an emergency happens allows for quick and accurate decision making when seconds count.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 127: How to Part Off Without a Sub-Spindle
It is important to understand how tooling affects a part when parting off on a machine that has no pickoff attachment.
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Do You Have a Quoting Process?
The only way to have repeatable results is to have a process.
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Toxic Workplaces — Pizza May Not Cut It
Take a closer look at employee mental health by first looking at your company culture.
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Is "Utility" What We Really Mean When We Say "Added Value?"
Perhaps you’ll agree that increased utility is what we really mean when we say “added value.”
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 129: How to Beat the Heat
Shops tend to heat up in the summer. Here are some tips for staying cool in the warmer months.
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