April 2025 Issue
April 2025
Digital Edition
Features
Featured articles from the April 2025 issue of Production Machining
Collaboration Was Key to Bouncing Back from a Fire
Dotson Iron Castings once recovered from a devastating fire in five weeks. Transparency and effective collaboration with employees, customers and industry partners were key to this foundry’s quick turnaround.
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The Value of a Third Turret for Multitasking Machines
A third turret might be the solution to achieve a 50/50 cycle-time balance between a machine’s main and sub-spindles.
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Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities
Factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee.
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Precision Machining Index Hits Milestone at 50
The Precision Machining Index landed squarely between expansion and contraction in February with positive readings across all components.
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Process Parsimony — Automation’s Secret Key for Scale and Quality
Automation is thought to be the secret to improving quality in manufacturing. What if I told you it was something else?
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 138: ISO Material Groups: Heat-Resistant Alloys
Heat-resistant alloys are used in mission-critical applications, and they are one of the most difficult, most expensive materials to machine.
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3 Flavors of Five-Axis Machines
A range of five-axis machining center platforms are available to suit specific production needs such as improved accuracy, better surface finishes and unattended operation.
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The Last Word from a Long Career
While my role in the industry has come to a close, I will be cheering on the next generation as they grasp the reins and take on the challenges in their path.
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