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4 Nov 2024
An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins
This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

7 Oct 2024
Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom delivers custom solutions for the world’s most demanding precision manufacturing needs.

27 Sep 2024
Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2024
Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

10 Sep 2024
Carbon Fiber Spindles Aim to Eliminate Grinding Variance
These spindles available on Tschudin CNC centerless grinders are designed to minimize the heat transfer factor while optimizing dimensional stability and material removal rate.

5 Sep 2024
Striving for Faster Changeovers for Multispindles
A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

2 Sep 2024
Where Machining Precision is a Family Tradition
This century-old manufacturer is a case in point of how company culture and openness to adopting new technology paves the way to success.
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25 Oct 2024
Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024
Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

17 Oct 2024
A Tooling Workshop That Was Worth a Visit
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s tooling and accessory workshop at IMTS 2024 offered a chance to learn more about ancillary devices that can boost machining efficiency and capability.

7 Oct 2024
Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom delivers custom solutions for the world’s most demanding precision manufacturing needs.

3 Oct 2024
Tooling Company Continues to Expand Offerings
Now representing six brands in North America, Platinum Tooling offers tooling and related accessories for a range of machine tool types, including CNC mills, lathes and Swiss-types.

27 Sep 2024
Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2024
Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

12 Sep 2024
Calculate the Value of Thread Rolling for Yourself
Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.
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8 Oct 2024
ModuleWorks, Toolpath Sign Technology Partnership for Accelerated Software Performance
ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.

1 Oct 2024
Hack-Proof Your Shop: Production Machining’s 6 Must-Read Cybersecurity Articles
October is cybersecurity awareness month and Production Machining wants to help you make your shop hack-proof.

27 Sep 2024
Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2024
Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

24 Sep 2024
CAM Software’s Place Serving Emerging Trends
SolidCAM aims to align its product development and customer engagement strategies to address the evolving needs and challenges of the manufacturing industry.

23 Sep 2024
Tech College Alum Returns to Teach CAD/CAM at Alma Mater
New part programming developments continue to be added to the Tri-County Technical College curriculum and solutions for Swiss-type lathes might soon be included.

19 Sep 2024
Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Manufacturing
Identifying and preventing these manufacturing sins will reduce or eliminate unnecessary waste, improve efficiency and productivity as well as protect profitability and cash flow.
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22 Oct 2024
Seeing Automated Workpiece Measurement in Real Time
User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

11 Oct 2024
MSI Viking Expands Metrology Partnership With Mahr
The expanded partnership now includes advanced production metrology systems, covering contour, roughness and form instruments, as well as advanced optical metrology systems.

6 May 2024
Verisurf Sign Solutions Agreement With Hexagon
Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its model-based inspection and measurement software, training and live technical support with Hexagon CMMs.

12 Apr 2024
Zeiss Holds Digital Measurement, Metrology Event
Zeiss Quality Innovation Days brings together quality and metrology experts from all over the world to take part in industry-specific sessions.

11 Mar 2024
The Value of CMM Controller Retrofits
In this case, new controllers for two coordinate measuring machines — one 26 years old — with new programming software offers the possibility to enable multisensor inspection of critical, turned aerospace components.

4 Mar 2024
How Well do You Know Granite Surface Plates?
Here are some tips for choosing, maintaining and customizing a granite solution that will best meet your shop’s particular inspection needs.
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4 Nov 2024
An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins
This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

25 Oct 2024
Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024
Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

17 Oct 2024
ABB Robotics Sponsors MassRobotics to Accelerate Automation Innovation
By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

11 Oct 2024
Predicting the ROI of Robotic Automation
Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

8 Oct 2024
ModuleWorks, Toolpath Sign Technology Partnership for Accelerated Software Performance
ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.

7 Oct 2024
Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom delivers custom solutions for the world’s most demanding precision manufacturing needs.
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9 Aug 2024 Automation
Automate 2024 Recap: Software Accelerates Robotics
One of the biggest themes at Automate 2024 was the use of software to make robots easier to use and more efficient.

15 Jul 2024 Automation
Custom Automation for a Multi-Spindle Turning Center
Machine tools capable of performing multiple functions and machining parts to completion are becoming the standard rather than the exception. Incorporating automation into these systems allows for extended periods of operation without the need for operator intervention.

28 Jun 2024
Precision Machining Technology Review: June 2024
Production Machining’s June 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Siemens, Ceratizit, Walter, Kennametal and more.

17 Jun 2024 Automation
Simulated Complete Machining of EV Aluminum Inverter Cases
At EMO 2023 in Hannover, Germany, FANUC presented an automated manufacturing cell simulating the complete production and measurement of aluminum electric vehicle (EV) inverter cases.

13 Jun 2024 Toolholders
Machining’s Impact on Sustainability
Individual elements of the machining process such as machine tools, tooling and even CAD/CAM software play a role in overall machine shop sustainability. Observing the entire process especially when it comes to their influences on energy usage is key.

27 Feb 2024 Automation
A Tale About an Automation Solution Discovered in Production Machining
A CNC Swiss production supervisor took to LinkedIn to describe how he discovered a rotary parts collector in the pages of our publication and has since purchased and benefited from it.

7 Oct 2024 Automation
Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts
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29 Oct 2024 Cutting Tools
Sandvik Coromant Parting, Grooving Concept Improves Stability, Chip Control
Sandvik Coromant’s CoroCut 2 with -RF geometry is designed for secure and high-precision profiling, eliminating the trade-off between chip control and optimized surface finish.

28 Oct 2024 Software
Vericut AI-Powered Tools Enhance Software Accessibility
Vericut Intelligence and Vericut Assistant aim to simplify the way users can interact with and gain knowledge from Vericut’s software products.

28 Oct 2024
AFRC, ATI Partner to Boost Aerospace Materials Innovation
ATI Inc. has joined the University of Strathclyde’s AFRC as a tier one member, aiming to develop metallic alloys that support sustainability in the aerospace sector.

25 Oct 2024 Workholding
Dillon Hard Jaws Enhance Small Diameter Machining
Dillon Manufacturing’s extra-long hard jaws feature extended reach, making them well suited for machining small diameters.

24 Oct 2024
Smithers Achieves Authorized C3PAO Status
Smithers can now provide third-party assessments and certifications for companies for whom the Department of Defense requires CMMC level 2 certification.

24 Oct 2024 Automation
ABB Energy-Efficient Robots Reduce Cycle Times
ABB introduces its IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots, designed for energy efficiency and improvement in the automotive industry.

31 Oct 2024 Measurement
Verisurf Probing Suite Provides Flexibility in Quality Inspection
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11 Oct 2024
Predicting the ROI of Robotic Automation
Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

12 Sep 2024
Calculate the Value of Thread Rolling for Yourself
Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.

10 Sep 2024
Carbon Fiber Spindles Aim to Eliminate Grinding Variance
These spindles available on Tschudin CNC centerless grinders are designed to minimize the heat transfer factor while optimizing dimensional stability and material removal rate.

6 Sep 2024
Sustainability Analysis Tool Aids Data-Driven Decision-Making
Can increasing productivity and reducing carbon emissions go hand-in-hand? For its high-volume machining customers, Sandvik Coromant offers a tool for data collection and comparison to aid sustainability-minded process decisions.

5 Sep 2024
Striving for Faster Changeovers for Multispindles
A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

11 Jul 2024
High-Production Multitasking Becoming More Flexible
Rotary transfer machines remain well-suited for high-volume production, but are now more accommodating to smaller batch sizes.

4 Nov 2024 Horizontal & Vertical Lathes
An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins
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10 May 2024
Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision
This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

11 Mar 2024
Kyzen Solvents Provide Safe Parts Cleaning
The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.

25 Jan 2024
Kyzen Solvents Provide Ease of Cleaning for Medical Parts
The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.

30 May 2023
MicroCare Creates Alternative Specialty Cleaning Fluids
MicroCare offers alternatives and expertise for replacing 3M Novec vapor degreasing fluids which are being discontinued, including fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products.

25 May 2023
In-line Monitoring for Automated Immersion Cleaning Systems
Ecoclean’s Acoustic Performance Measurement (APM) system provides in-line measurement of ultrasonic frequency and power in fully automated immersion cleaning systems on a batch-by-batch basis or at defined time intervals, such as once a shift, day or week.

10 May 2023
Industry Experts Create On-Demand Aqueous Cleaning Program
Participants who pass the program quizzes earn a certificate of successful completion, as well as 4 hours of continuing education credit from Sam Houston State University.

27 Aug 2024 Parts Cleaning
A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago
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Overcoming Multichannel Mill-Turn and Swiss CAM Programming Challenges
Join this webinar and discover how to overcome multi-channel mill-turn and Swiss CAM programming challenges using SolidCAM, with amazing machine simulation and customized post-processors tailored for your mill-turn and Swiss CNCs. Darrin Bryant, SolidCAM’s applications engineer, will highlight how to utilize SolidCAM's CAM software to enhance your CNC manufacturing and demonstrate how to optimally set up your projects for guaranteed success. Agenda: Major benefits of SolidCAM's single window integration and full associativity in Solidworks Embracing the future of increasingly complex CNC machines—including five-axis, Multi-Channel Mill-Turn and Swiss CNCs Exclusive features of SolidCAM's iMachining that provides much shorter cycle times and superior tool life Using iMachining Technology Wizard takes the guesswork out of defining cutting conditions and automatically provides optimal feeds and speeds while considering stock materials, cutting tools and CNC machine properties Using SolidCAM’s Toolkit to easily create customized precision project setups Highlighting the advantages of multiple verification options in SolidCAM Utilizing SolidCAM’s operations sequence manager to simplify synchronized part creation with fewer steps and higher success
PMTS See All

6 Jun 2023
The People Part of PMTS
The Precision Machining Technology Show is a great example of discovering ways shopfloor employees can become more efficient, thereby helping shops become more profitable.

20 Apr 2023
Why Are We Writing About a Shop Making Custom Baseball Bats?
I recently learned about a 153-year-old manufacturer that has produced billions upon billions of precision, metal pins which started another business making one-off wooden baseball bats. (Like I asked it to do for me and you’ll see at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show). Here I explain why it’s worth the time to read that article.

17 Apr 2023
Carbide End Mills for Medical, General Machining Applications
PMTS 2023: The InchMax Series includes 2- and 4-flute square end mills which feature Union Tools’ UT coating and its standard Super Micro Grain carbide and tolerances.

17 Apr 2023
Dayton Coating Technologies Provides One Stop Shop for PVD Coated Tooling
PMTS 2023: Dayton Coating Technologies utilizes a distinct cleaning system to promote proper pretreatments for all parts before the coating process.

17 Apr 2023
Syncrex Swiss-Styles for Fast Tool Setup, Easy Programming
PMTS 2023: The Mazak Syncrex series comes in four bar capacities, ranging from 20 to 38 mm, and is available in 7-, 8- and 9-axis configurations as well as a 9-axis model with full B-axis contouring.

17 Apr 2023
EVO Presetter Offers Accurate, Reliable Operation
PMTS 2023: This tool management solution with Optik software is designed to help shops increase production output and decrease human error.
Emerging Leaders See All

31 Aug 2023
Swiss Rejuvenation Doubles Shop Productivity
As he progressed to CNC Swiss lead and later to his current position as CNC Swiss production supervisor, Darrin Baker helped the Swiss department at Liberty Precision double its productivity, according to his nominator.

24 Aug 2023
Emerging Leader's Tactical Expertise Shines During Move
Over the past year, Mike Gresen has led his team through the process of opening a new Benchmark Electronics location without interrupting supply to customers and within the company budget, shutting down production for only three business days.

17 Aug 2023
Emerging Leader's Dedication to Education
Instilling confidence throughout a shop floor can do wonders for company morale while increasing productivity.

10 Aug 2023
Emerging Leader Introduces CNC Swiss to Students
Mike Medeiros, production manager at North Easton Machine Co., has been advocating CNC Swiss lathes for years, attempting to persuade his local high school’s administration to add the technology to the school’s machining program. Finally, his efforts paid off.

3 Aug 2023
Emerging Leader's Problem-Solving Skills Cool Down a Hot Project
This 2023 Emerging Leader developed a product in response to a call for help from Yamaha that was a huge hit in the snowmobile industry when it hit the market in 2010. In fact, it is now a common product that most snowmobile OEMs have implemented.

1 Aug 2023
2023 Emerging Leaders Strengthen Their Staffs, Solve Problems
Superb critical thinking, top-notch leadership skills and a passion for building a strong team are a few of the common traits held by this year’s five Production Machining Emerging Leader award winners.
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6 Feb 2025
PMPA Management Update Conference 2025
Precision Machined Products Association's mission is to progressively lead members to sustainable success with reliable and relevant information, resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities. More information for the conference to come.

5 Mar 2025
National Surface Finishing Day
Each year Products Finishing partners with thousands of finishing operations in the U.S. to celebrate National Surface Finishing Day (NSFD) on the first Wednesday in March. NSFD is designed to celebrate and showcase the industry to trade schools, businesses, officials and media, as well as to celebrate employees and staff. The overarching goal of NSFD is to bring further awareness to the important roles plating and coating facilities play in their communities. Facilities are encouraged to host events and work with local media to build awareness about the contributions made by the surface finishing industry. For a helpful guide to reaching out to media outlets, download the NSFD toolkit here. How can you celebrate? Share your company’s story Hold an open house where the public can check out your facility –— either in person or virtual Offer student shop tours to local trade schools Invite local elected officials to visit and get to know your staff Celebrate your employees Share news about what you’re doing on social media and use the hashtag #NationalSurfaceFinishingDay or #NSFD

1 Apr 2025
PMTS
Founded in 2001, PMTS reconvenes in April 2025 to celebrate its 13th biennial event for precision machining pros. Mark your calendar now and plan to join the precision machined parts community when we once again gather in person to share challenges and insights, see new technology solutions and learn about process innovations – everything you need to take back and immediately put to use in your own shop. __PRESENT
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