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How to Reduce Steps Required in Nonferrous Surface Finishing
The finishing of parts made from various copper and aluminum alloys traditionally require many distinct and separate process steps. Hubbard-Hall’s Mike Valenti explains how both come with their own unique needs .
Using Advanced CNC Technology to Overcome Labor Shortages
Many technology innovations in CNC machine tools can ease the burden of the skills gap, including the CNC lathes and multi-spindle machines from INDEX.
Bar Feeders & Material Handling / Robots & Automation
Getting Ready for Lights-Out Manufacturing
Lights-out manufacturing has the potential to save money while increasing capacity, but shops need the right equipment and to address potential challenges before implementing it.
Making Stainless More Machinable
This article gives tips on how to further the enhancement of stainless steel machinability.
Inspection & Measurement Equipment
In-Process Testing in Automated Electronics Production
This automated plant can produce as many as 3,000 electrical fuses per hour, and integrated small force sensors ensure they meet the automotive industry’s standards.
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Sumitomo Electric Carbide Joins OMIC R&D - 1/17/2020
Alro Steel Announces Construction of New Facility - 1/16/2020
Unison Adds to Senior Management Team - 1/15/2020
Big Kaiser Ramps Up Green Initiatives - 1/14/2020
NUM AG Expands to India - 1/13/2020
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7 Causes of Quench Cracking in Steel
Failures of steel parts in service or production occur infrequently. However, when steel parts fail, the consequences are dire. Here are seven ways that steel can fail as a result of quench cracking from heat treatment.
Deal Differently with Certainty, Risk and Uncertainty
Let's take a look at the differences between certainty, risk and uncertainty, examples of each, and how we make decisions when faced with these situations.
