Videos
VIDEO: Adam Savage Demonstrates Bridgeport Milling Machine
In this video, Adam Savage of “Mythbusters” and the YouTube channel “Tested” shows off a new addition to his workshop, a 1968 Bridgeport mill.
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VIDEO: Blum-Novotest Offers Array of Measurement Probes
A visit to Blum-Novotest Inc. in Erlanger, Kentucky, offered a chance to learn about an array of laser probes, touch probes and split system probes, including a probe with a laser for milling tools and a touch probe for static turning tools.
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VIDEO: The Misconception of Declining Manufacturing Jobs
In this video, Gardner Business Intelligence Chief Economist Michael Guckes discusses the decline of manufacturing jobs and argues that although operators have decreased, programmers and engineers have increased.
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Automated Inspection on the Shop Floor
Most machine shops understand the value of automation when it is applied to such operations as turning, milling and grinding.
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VIDEO: Highlights from Okuma’s Winter Showcase
More than 700 machine tool professionals visited Okuma’s 2018 Winter Showcase to see the company’s latest developments in additive and other manufacturing technologies. Check out video of the event.
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VIDEOS: Tips for Screw Making on Swiss-Type Machines
Here’s a three-part video series focused on Swiss screw making to help explain the benefits of thread whirling, back turning and broaching while taking into consideration CAM programming, tooling and machine specifications.
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VIDEO: Driven Broaching Tool for Keyway Slotting and Spline Broaching
CNC Slotting Tools that fit driven broaching units can significantly improve cycle times for production broaching by eliminating a second setup.
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Video: The Meaning of the Gardner Business Index
Learning some background information about what the Gardner Business Index is and why these numbers are important can be beneficial to your company and the way you do business.
WatchVIDEO: Automatic Virtual Metrology System
The Automatic Virtual Metrology System from FATEK (division of FEMCO) provides real-time measurements for producing high quality wheels and reducing defect rate.
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Video: Comprehensive Machine Monitoring
Assistance and process monitoring systems provide apps to ensure that your equipment is running to the extent of its capabilities.
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Mastering LaserSwiss Machining
With applications in the medical, aerospace and automotive markets, the addition of laser cutting to Swiss-type turning has introduced an entirely new approach to precision machining.
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Video: Cobot Considerations
Before investing in a collaborative robot, consider conducting a risk assessment to make sure the man and machine are matched to the application.
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