Swiss Rejuvenation Doubles Shop Productivity
By: Lori Beckman
As he progressed to CNC Swiss lead and later to his current position as CNC Swiss production supervisor, Darrin Baker helped the Swiss department at Liberty Precision double its productivity, according to his nominator.
Lessons from a Machine Shop Literally on the Move
By: Lori Beckman
This Ohio shop relocated its CNC division to a building less than a mile from its headquarters. Reflecting on this successful move, management shares its story and some wisdom about what it learned from the experience.
Emerging Leader's Tactical Expertise Shines During Move
By: Lori Beckman
Over the past year, Mike Gresen has led his team through the process of opening a new Benchmark Electronics location without interrupting supply to customers and within the company budget, shutting down production for only three business days.
Emerging Leader's Dedication to Education
By: Lori Beckman
Instilling confidence throughout a shop floor can do wonders for company morale while increasing productivity.
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Emerging Leader Introduces CNC Swiss to Students
By: Lori Beckman
Mike Medeiros, production manager at North Easton Machine Co., has been advocating CNC Swiss lathes for years, attempting to persuade his local high school’s administration to add the technology to the school’s machining program. Finally, his efforts paid off.
Emerging Leader's Problem-Solving Skills Cool Down a Hot Project
By: Lori Beckman
This 2023 Emerging Leader developed a product in response to a call for help from Yamaha that was a huge hit in the snowmobile industry when it hit the market in 2010. In fact, it is now a common product that most snowmobile OEMs have implemented.
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2023 Emerging Leaders Strengthen Their Staffs, Solve Problems
By: Lori Beckman
Superb critical thinking, top-notch leadership skills and a passion for building a strong team are a few of the common traits held by this year’s five Production Machining Emerging Leader award winners.
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Pursuit of Parts Collector Spearheads New Enterprise
By: Lori Beckman
While searching for a small parts accumulator for Swiss-type lathes, this machine shop CEO not only found what he was looking for but also discovered how to become a distributor for the unique product.
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There’s No Downside to Upskilling
By: Lori Beckman
Machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions. This talent development approach gives employees the gift of lifelong learning that benefits the industry as well.
Adding Additive Manufacturing to a CNC Machine Shop
By: Lori Beckman
With many types of metal and polymer 3D printing methods available, it might be difficult to identify the type that could be best implemented in your shop. Here is a rundown of these 3D printing processes along with how each can be used together effectively in a CNC machine shop.
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Data Matrix Codes Offer Cutting Tool Traceability
Edited by Lori Beckman
A company’s quest to discover errors in a manufacturing process has led to printing data matrix codes on its cutting tools that provide a wealth of information for both the user and this cutting tool manufacturer.
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Zoller Event Shines Lights on Shopfloor Connectivity
By: Lori Beckman
The company’s open house event highlighted smart manufacturing solutions from CAM to part.
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