Slings — Critical Infrastructure in Your Shop
By: Miles Free
Safe sling use is critical for a safe work environment.
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Does the Used Equipment You’re Buying Have a Lien on it?
By: Dan Furman
When purchasing any type of used business equipment, including machine tools, make sure the seller is allowed to sell it in the first place.
Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production
By: Julia Hider
Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.
Taking Someone to TASC
By: Derek Korn
This special automation issue of Production Machining is timed perfectly with the debut of The Automated Shop Conference held this month in Novi, Michigan.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 119: Defeating the Hanging Cross-Hole Burr
By: David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA
Deburring is a tedious task that is better left to machines.
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Learn How to Automate Your Machine Shop at 2023 The Automated Shop Conference
Attend TASC, The Automated Shop Conference, in Novi, Mich on Oct. 11, 2023 for a comprehensive look into how to use automation to transform your machine shop.
Replace Repetitive Measurement With DIY Robotic Automation
By: Lori Beckman, Senior Editor, Products Finishing
After minimal training, a shop can learn how to use this robotic inspection system configured for a shopfloor application to supersede repetitive, time-consuming, high-mix gaging processes. It can then be redeployed for another application somewhere else in the facility.
Engineers in Manufacturing: Madison Park and JoAnn Vlach
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
Two women share their journeys to engineering, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Video Tech Brief: Five-Axis Machining’s Value for the Medical Industry
By: Derek Korn
Watch to see how a medical bone plate is created on a five-axis machining center.
Pay Attention to These 7 Themes at TASC
By: Evan Doran
Looking to automate your shop floor? The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect shops with experts who can advise them through this transition.
What’ll Be New at IMTS 2024
By: Derek Korn
Registration for next year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show is now open. Here’s some of what to expect at North America’s largest manufacturing trade event.
Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe
Edited by Derek Korn
When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.
Precision Machining Technology Review September 2023
Edited by Chris Pasion
Production Machining’s September 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Kurt Workholding, Master Fluid Solutions, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation and Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining August 2023
By: Jan Schafer
Precision machining activity contracted again in August but was up one point.
What Is Trochoidal Turning? How Might Shops Benefit From It?
Edited by Derek Korn
While trochoidal milling might be a more well-known toolpath strategy, trochoidal turning can offer similar benefits such as high material removal rates especially for rough-turning operations.
Does Your Shop Need More Resources or a New Way of Thinking?
By: Matthew Kirchner
A change of mindset can make all the difference between a high-performing culture focused on results and one that seeks to pay the bills and make it to the next year.
Production Machining's September 2023 News Highlights
Edited by Chris Pasion
Production Machining’s September 2023 news highlights include leadership changes, sustainability efforts, industry events and more.
Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type
By: Derek Korn
This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.
Video: Using AR for Remote Machine Tool Troubleshooting
By: Derek Korn
Augmented reality can enable service engineers to help machine shops identify and possibly remedy issues with their machines remotely, perhaps eliminating the time and cost of an on-site diagnostic and maintenance visit.
Evaluating Your CMMC Options
By: Damon Hacker
There are various ways machine shops that serve the military/defense industry can achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Here are a few to consider.
