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Turning Machines

Rotational Turning Bypasses Grinding

In order to meet close tolerance specifications, most hardened parts are transferred from lathes to grinding machines for final machining. Rotational turning technology, however, eliminates grinding because of special kinematics between the rotating workpiece and a rotating tool.

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Parts Cleaning

Cleanliness Compliance is Critical for Automotive Suppliers

Although not every shop has been affected by cleanliness specifications, many suppliers to automotive OEMs are already complying with stringent cleanliness standards. In Ford Motor Co.’s case, it has created its own cleanliness standards in order to save money and credibility. 

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Automation

The Biggest Bang for Your Automation Buck

Bar feeders are the primary automation option for the precision turned parts shop. Selecting the best bar feeder for the application is important for maximizing the production benefits of this technology.

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Automation

Working with In-House Integration Systems

When it comes to envisioning, engineering and integrating automation systems for its shop floor, this Ohio shop chooses to tap its internal resources to get the job done. This shop successfully implemented in-house integration to help make it a better business.    

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CRAFTSMAN’S CRIBSHEET NUMBER 66: 5 Ways Fine Austenitic Grain Size Affects a Machine Shop

While austenitic grain size is a result of chemistry, the changes it evokes in our processes are a result of material structure and properties, not just the chemical ingredients.

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Four Steps to Gain Control of Inbound Shipping

The following article is presented by PartnerShip.

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PMPA Member American Micro Inc. Finds Success in Diverse Product Offerings and Strong Customer Relationships

In 1953, Swiss immigrant Gerard Paroz left his home country for New York City to find work in the United States in the machine tool industry.

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