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A Closer Look at Electropolishing

Electropolishing is often referred to as a “reverse plating” process. Electrochemical in nature, the process uses a combination of rectified current and a blended chemical electrolyte bath to remove flaws from the surface of a metal part.

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Craftsman's Cribsheet: Distortion in Heat Treatment

There are two kinds of distortion that can result from a heat-treating process in steel: dimensional distortion and shape distortion.

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Darlene Miller Brings ‘Can-Do’ Attitude and Optimism to PMPA Presidency

“One constant for precision machining companies is that we cannot find the skilled workforce that we need, which is why I’m so adamant about educational, credentialed training programs that show there is a path to a skilled position.”

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CNC & Machine Controls

Integrated CNC Technology Solutions

Manufacturing is seeing increased integration of product development and production processes with the benefit of innovative, high-performance software systems. This decisive step is an indication of accelerated growth.

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Machine Tools with Form and Function for the Future

I remember visiting the American Precision Museum in Windsor, Vt., several years ago and seeing examples of machine tools from the 19^th century. I remember the detail attached to the casting of components used to assemble them.

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Automation & Robots

Programmable Gages Help Create Automation Cell

Conroe Machine (Conroe, Texas) is doing what most machine shops only dream of: hard turning a family of parts around the clock in an unmanned cell that operates a “self-controlled” process.

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Single & Multi-Spindles

Racing to High Tech Turning

A manufacturer of race car components gets higher RPM, quicker rapids and a sophisticated control with a new lineup of turning machines.

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The Changing Role of Metalworking Fluids

Every aspect of the metalworking process is under scrutiny to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, including the use of metalworking fluids.

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Why One Should Consider a Career in Manufacturing

Part-time employment in a low-paying field does not have to be your destiny.

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