February 2013 ISSUE
February 2013 |
COVER STORY
Remote Alerts Keep Productivity in Motion
Today, alerts for tripped alarms on unattended machines can be sent by phone via call or SMS text message, email or fax. The alert is sent automatically by software programmed directly on the CNC.
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10 Ways to Get the Contract
What factors most often turn the tide on the sourcing of major, multi-million dollar contracts?Advice for Leaders in 2013
These are some things I learned during 2012 I thought may provide some value to leaders for 2013.Machines
Automatic Lathes Provide Zero Defects, Three-Shift Production
Being competitive these days is essential, yet becoming more difficult.Parts Cleaning
Closing the Gap in Critical Cleaning Challenges
Solvents may be the answer to a shop’s need for efficient, reliable and sustainable cleaning of precision machined parts.Craftsman's Cribsheet: Why Service Trumps Quality and Price
In the precision machining business, nobody sets up their machines based on the quality or price of raw material/barstock.Measurement
Dimensional Inspection in the Digital Age
Advanced digital technology has had a significant role in helping shops keep pace with ever increasing customer demands for quality.Parts Cleaning
Europe Provides Cleaning Preview
The 10th edition of Stuttgart’s parts2clean show provided a close look at what lies ahead for the U.S. cleaning market.Maintain to Improve
Continuous improvement begins with understanding and maintaining the capabilities of what we have. Deciding what to do as a business manager is a high-risk, low-reward activity.Machines
