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Derek Korn

Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining magazine

Implementation and Tracking: Strategic Planning | Part 2

A strategic plan that you have to dust off does not advance your business.
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Is it Time to Update Your Scrap Processing Equipment?

Metalworking companies that are thinking about updating their metal scrap processing equipment have a lot to consider especially with how frequently production takes priority over waste management.
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Measurement

Starrett Video System Provides Secure Measurement Data

The KMR-MX 200 Manual Video System is well suited for a range of industries such as medical, aerospace, defense and others that require traceable and secure measurement data.

NEWS

Walter Surface Technologies Acquires PushCorp

With the acquisition of PushCorp, Walter aims to help customers be more productive with robotics and automation for their material removal processes.

NEWS

WiM Announces 2024 Board of Directors

The Women in Manufacturing Association has elected 20 members to its 2024 board of directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2024.

NEWS

Mazak Partners With Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute brings together manufacturers and research institutions to drive innovation in digital infrastructure and security for advanced manufacturing, supply chains and workforce development.

NEWS

Mastercam Appoints New President

Susan Brandt is said to bring over 25 years of global business leadership and strategic expertise within B2B software, infrastructure design and engineering software.

Cutting Tools

Sandvik Coromant Parting Tool Provides Improved Surface Quality

CoroCut QD Y-axis parting tools feature upgraded blades with no Y offset, providing easier programming and increased stroke.

Cutting Tools

Kyocera Turning Inserts Provide Fracture, Wear Resistance

The KBN010 high-speed CBN grade gives users more flexibility, range, performance and tool life when turning hardened materials.

Onshoring Weather Report: Strong Tailwinds!

Onshoring, reshoring, nearshoring: these terms are showing up with increasing frequency in the news and online. But is there evidence that these are real?
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NEWS

Haimer Partners With TCM Group to Distribute Tooling Technology

The TCM Group will rely on Haimer as a strategic supplier in the field of toolholders, shrinking, balancing and presetting machines in the core business of tool management.

Production Machining's March 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s March 2024 news highlights include manufacturing education programs, new partnerships and more.

Cutting Tools

Tungaloy Boring Bar System Features Vibration Dampening

The BoreMeister boring bar system features a variety of exchangeable heads and shanks for internal turning, profiling, threading and grooving.

NEWS

Big Daishowa Tool Program Equips Schools

The company’s 2023 Tools for Schools program provided $23,300 in tooling certificates for local high schools, vocational schools and colleges.

Is a ‘Side Hustle’ on Your Horizon?

I’ve written about machine shops that have created a separate business for fun, as a complement to their existing operation or as a means to leverage their manufacturing prowess. Here’s a bit about a few of them.
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Workholding

SMW Mechatronic Grippers Automate Key Processes

The Motiact mechatronic gripper series is designed to perform precise, consistent, accurately monitored gripping operations in automated work cells.

Grinding

Junker Grinding Machines Feature Modular Design

The Platform 3 series of modular grinding machines is designed to provide increased flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

NEWS

Shelton Machinery Launches TSM Group

Shelton Machinery, Concept Machinery and Municipal Machinery have partnered to form TSM Group, a new parent organization under which the three companies will now operate.

Medical

The Value of Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Aerospace and Medical Applications

The choice between mass finishing and shot blasting for CNC-machined parts depends on the specific requirements of the application.

Parts Cleaning

Kyzen Solvents Provide Safe Parts Cleaning

The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.