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Consider 11 Factors Before Selecting a Bar Feeder
This article is designed to provide a checklist for shops looking to create a matched pair between its turning machines and the feeders that provide the raw material.
Inspection & Measurement Equipment / Micromachining
Micromachining is About Precision
Holding tolerances on very small part features is not for the faint of heart. The skill is not only in the machining, but cleaning and inspection as well.
Bar Feeders & Material Handling / Robots & Automation
Automation in High-Mix, Low-Volume Turning Applications
Turning shops are familiar with automation for high-volume work, but the shifting landscape to smaller batch sizes has created new challenges.
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10 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Grinding Machine
Following these 10 steps can help grinding shops produce high-quality tools, increase productivity, reduce breakdowns and extend machine life.
Turn/Mill & Multitasking Machines / Turn/Mill Machines
Lights-Out Operation Enables Work/Life Balance
Overwhelmed with too much work, a former salesman in the machining industry started his own business, purchasing and installing production machines that allow him to run lights-out production and, consequently, see his family more.Featured Zones - (View All)
Screw Machines - Single-Spindle
ERP, Management and Related Software
Industry News - (View All)
FlexArm Breaks Ground on $4 Million Facility - 10/19/2018
Carmex Opens New West Coast Distribution Center - 10/18/2018
Bourn & Koch Expands Distributor Network - 10/17/2018
LMT Onsrud Hires Sales and Application Specialist - 10/16/2018
Seco Machine Achieves Re-Certification Under ISO 9001:2015 - 10/15/2018
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.
Now Taking Nominations 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.
Swiss-Type Lathe Helps Medical Shop Achieve Higher Precision
After the investment was made in a new Swiss-type lathe, not only was this company management’s expectations exceeded by the machine’s performance and efficiency, but the lathe is now included in plans for future applications.
