IT in Manufacturing: Bridget Casey and Missy Gedridge
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
Two women share their journeys to IT in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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The Advantages of Automated Shopfloor Gaging
Edited by Derek Korn
This “parallel kinematic” gage offers the opportunity to automate and improve machining process control for shops endeavoring to move from sample inspection to 100% inspection.
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This Shop is Taking an Automated Aerospace Approach
By: Derek Korn
A flexible manufacturing system helps an Indiana job shop run a mix of aerospace work for long stretches of time and function more like a contract shop.
Video Tech Brief: Live-Tool, Y-Axis CNC Lathe with a Compact Footprint
By: Derek Korn
This small footprint, big-bore lathe offers a generous work envelope. The addition of Y-axis and live tooling enables milling, drilling and tapping for increased machine capabilities.
Improved Waste Stream Processing is a Pathway to Savings and Compliance
By: Tom Tripepi
In metalworking, addressing two specific aspects of waste stream management — wastewater and spent cutting fluids — can help companies not only meet environmental compliance, but also reduce expenses.
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Strengthening Manufacturing Workplaces Through Active Listening
By: Max Farrell
A good strategy to weather the storms of manufacturing market upheavals and unpredictable factors is to commit to continuous, active employee listening.
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Precision Machining Technology Review October 2023
Edited by Chris Pasion
Production Machining’s October 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Renishaw, Walter USA, Seco Tools and Haimer USA.
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Automated Inspection Transforms Medical Manufacturer’s Quality Control
Edited by Derek Korn
Manual steps for part inspection have been eliminated with a new CMM process using more advanced software and strategies such as using a combined scanning/touch-trigger probe.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining September 2023
By: Jan Schafer
Precision Machining activity contracted at an accelerated rate again in September.
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Automating Cutting Fluid Management
By: Justin Geach
Automation can amplify the benefits of cutting fluid management while reducing the maintenance burden on shopfloor employees.
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Production Machining's October 2023 News Highlights
Edited by Chris Pasion
Production Machining’s October 2023 news highlights include new partnerships, acquisitions and services.
Video Tech Brief: Anatomy of a Robust, High-Production Swiss-Type Lathe
By: Derek Korn
This Swiss-type is equipped with a total of 52 tools, including a 40-tool magazine, 10 tools on the back tool post, and an optional 2 tools on the deep hole drill holder.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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