June 2013 - Production Machining

Making Small Parts

Chris Felix

It still amazes me how small some of the parts can be in our industry. Although it looks like it might be just a chip, this medical component has an 8-thousandths hole through it with four mills along the sides. ...MORE

June 2013 - Modern Machine Shop

More Automation at Aztalan

Peter Zelinski

Aztalan Engineering uses machining automation technologies such as robots and a pallet system, but there is even more automation going on in this shop. ...MORE

May 2013 - Modern Machine Shop

Video: Swiss-Type Machining Explained

Peter Zelinski

This Chicago-area contract manufacturer has found success explaining his shop’s capabilities to purchasing professionals by creating a YouTube page. This video explains the shop’s latest capability: CNC Swiss-type machining. ...MORE

February 2013 - Modern Machine Shop

Three-Turret Machine Reduces Overall Machining Time

By: Modern Machine Shop

Star CNC’s ST-38 features three-turret technology with simultaneous machining of as many as three tools in cut with 1.5" capacity. ...MORE

February 2013 - Production Machining

A Swiss Shop’s Next Generation

Chris Felix

The shallow talent pool of available skilled machinists can be an even bigger obstacle to the shop that is rapidly growing. Perhaps the best solution is to attack the problem from within. ...MORE