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Turn-Mills

CAM System Aids with Productivity and Simplifies Complex Parts

In the case of Webber Metal Products, upgrading the CAM system was all it needed in order to increase productivity and simplify complex part production.

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Automation

Collaborative Robots for DIY Automation

Next-generation, new-generation, co-worker — call it whatever; there is a robotics revolution rolling into manufacturing, warehousing, materials handling and supply chains worldwide.

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Machines

Consolidating Operations with Swiss-Type Machines

This Ohio shop is learning about Swiss-type machines and finding how to blend the production advantages they bring into a smooth workflow. Machining parts complete in a single handling is one big advantage and a throughput goal for this shop.

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Craftsman's Cribsheet: What Does Ductility Mean?

The ability of a material to deform plastically without fracturing is called ductility.

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Parts Cleaning

Developments for Higher Precision in Ultrasonic Cleaning

Today's high-tech automated systems meet exacting standards.

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Don't Tell Me Your Vision, Tell Me Your Values

I really don’t care about your vision.

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Measurement

How to Choose and Use Styli

The variety of probe applications on machine tools, CMMs, comparative gages and portable arms makes correct selection of styli usage essential for efficient, reliable and accurate measurement. Here are some key points that can be helpful in choosing the best measurement solution.

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Include Workholding in Your Process Planning

Manufacturing has seen a tremendous renaissance in North America. Increasing demand for shorter contracts and lower volume requirements has generated manufacturing strategies.

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Automation

The Automation Bandwagon

Robots can be a bridge to the popular goal of lights-out manufacturing that many shops are in pursuit of.

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Training the Next Generation: Polygon Presents Engineering Awards at Lee Virtual School

Many wonder how young people today can be positively influenced to pursue engineering careers and fill the skills gap in manufacturing.

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Parts Cleaning

A Parts Cleaning Q&A

For 15 years, Dave Peterson has been authoring the bi-monthly Cleaning Clinic column for our sister publication, Products Finishing. Many of the situations can be common in production machining shops as well and may be worth a look here in PM. Here are some recent questions.

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C&M Screw Machine Products Embraces Change to be a Better Partner

In 1981, at age 24, Victor DaCruz and a business partner bought a small machine shop and started C&M Screw Machine Products Inc. to primarily serve the Jacob’s Chuck Manufacturing Company where Mr. DaCruz has appreciated.

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