Basics

Basics

Discovering the Benefits of Collet Chucks

For shops making all types of parts, collet chucks can provide faster change-over, an increased gripping range, high rigidity and reduced maintenance.

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Parts Cleaning

Understanding Porosity to Prevent Defective Castings

Porosity can affect the structural integrity and functionality of castings, but performing vacuum impregnation at the right point in the part production process can prevent these issues.

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Tool Increases Understanding Between Employers, Employees

By decreasing the traits in their employees’ “blind spots,” employers can decrease unproductive behaviors.

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Basics

VIDEO: Scholarship Program Introduces Vets to Manufacturing Careers

CNCMachines.net is investing back into the manufacturing industry by helping veterans with three $1000 scholarships in 2019. Learn how to submit an application!

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Parts Cleaning

When to Vacuum Impregnate Castings

Vacuum impregnation is an effective way to address the potential problems caused by porosity in castings, but it must be performed at the correct stage of the production process.

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Additive

Additive Manufacturing Basics for Turning Shops

An additive manufacturing expert shares what turning shops should know about the technology, gives examples of how to use it and suggests steps for adopting AM.

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Basics

Indiana/Southern Ohio PMPA Chapter Holds Burr Prevention Event

The free session will include a presentation by Greg Knight and Phillip Judt of Absolute Machine Tools on how to prevent burrs on cam and CNC machines.

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Basics

Job Shop Automation: Fast, Simple and Agile

When done right, automation can provide important benefits. Here’s a look at automation options to suit the varying needs of typical job shops.

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Basics

Understanding Steel Material Specifications on New Jobs

An important aspects of quoting and running a new job is understanding the specifications of the material to be machined.

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Basics

Automation Helps Businesses Grow

Arguments for and against automation have not changed over the decades, but companies that are open to automation are thriving. 

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