10. AI and Your QMS Procedures
Can an artificial intelligence program improve your quality management system (QMS)? If you agree that an effective, documented process should include responsibilities, action steps, as well as be understandable, accessible and accurate, then the answer is yes. Read the full article.
8. Is it Time to Update Your Scrap Processing Equipment?
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Metal turning shredders, bundle breakers, rolling-ring crushers and hammer mills and horizontal- and vertical-axis crushers seem to achieve the same basic output. That is, they modify metal scrap to create smaller, flowable chips and reduce overall scrap volume. So, what are the unique benefits and limitations of these individual components? Read the full article.
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6. The Value of Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Aerospace and Medical Applications
In the aerospace and medical industries, mass finishing and shot blasting processes are critical for achieving a quality surface finish while ensuring the reliability and safety of critical components. These two distinct technologies used for surface finishing of components each have a unique method and application. Read the full article.
4. How Well do You Know Granite Surface Plates?
Do you take surface plates for “granite?” Here are some tips for choosing, maintaining and customizing a granite solution that will best meet your shop’s particular inspection needs. Read the full list here.
2. Is a ‘Side Hustle’ on Your Horizon?
Various machine shops profiled in Production Machining have created side businesses for various reasons. For some, it was based on satisfying personal interests. For others, it was about creating a complementary business. Take a look at how others have turned their passions into side hustles in this article.
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