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Mix Human Capital and Robots to Meet Growing Demands
Manufacturers need to get creative to get their work/product out the door to meet customer demands.
Parts Cleaning Equipment / PMTS
PMTS 2019 Cleaning Segment Focuses on Demand for Cleaner Parts
To get a feel for the current hot topics in parts cleaning prior to the show, we asked several of the exhibitors about what attendees should expect the show “buzz” to be as well as their thoughts and insights about the show and conference.
Bar Feeders & Material Handling / Robots & Automation
Preparing for Lights-Out Production
As manufacturers face the challenges of reducing cost-per-part while meeting quality and delivery demands, adding a workerless third shift is a tantalizing possibility. It’s also a bit scary.
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Precision Machining for the Medical Industry
Here’s a machine with the flexibility to provide consistent results on complex, high-value medical parts, working from bar to box with minimal human intervention.
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Precision Workholding Delivers Accuracy and Production Capabilities
Holding the workpiece precisely is becoming an integral aspect of the machining process. It's more than presenting the blank to the cutter; it also includes repeatability from blank to blank.
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Industry News - (View All)
Dormer Pramet Acquires Wetmore Tool and Engineering - 3/20/2019
Tornos Technologies Showcases SwissNano at Grand Opening - 3/20/2019
Setco Opens North American Service Center in Mexico - 3/19/2019
United Grinding Wins Sales Growth Award - 3/18/2019
Annual STEP Ahead Awards Recognize Women in Manufacturing - 3/15/2019
Knowledge Centers
Knowledge Centers are well organized collections of practical information on specific topics. This is the place to go to get grounded on technologies and best practice.
Nominations Open for 2019 Emerging Leader Awards
Do you know a colleague who is outstanding at his or her job who you think deserves recognition in the industry? If so, please nominate him or her for Production Machining’s 2019 Emerging Leader Awards.
Predicting Size Change from Heat Treatment
While a precise forecast of a part’s size change during heat treating cannot be expected, by considering potential factors, a heat treater can provide a reasonable estimate that can help the shop prepare for final machining operations.
