Precision Machining in the Medical Industry
By: Julia Hider
One end market Production Machining frequently covers is the medical industry. Here's how precision machine shops are successfully producing medical parts.
Machining Center Creates More Efficiency for Aerospace Part Manufacturer
By: Julia Hider
A new precision horizontal machining center helped a shop increase throughput of a complex part by reducing setups and automating inspection while freeing up employees.
Customizing Collaborative Robots with 3D Printing
Edited by Julia Hider
A company that helps manufacturing companies implement collaborative robots has found that additive manufacturing can produce custom parts for these systems faster and cheaper than machining.
#Industry40 #additive
Emerging Leader Graham Immerman Leads with Passion
By: Julia Hider
By displaying passion and empathy, the MachineMetrics marketing director is able to communicate the ideas of Industry 4.0 in an easy-to-understand and inspiring way.
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How to Collect and Use Machine Data
By: Julia Hider
Manufacturers don’t need to limit the machine monitoring data they collect, but they do need to know how to collect the data and how to use it to drive decisions.
#basics #techbrief #Industry40
Manufacturers Connect with Next Generation Workforce on MFG Day
By: Julia Hider
MFG Day offers manufacturers an opportunity to connect with students, teachers and parents while dispelling inaccuracies about the industry.
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Shop Addresses Skills Gap by Starting Vocational School
By: Julia Hider
Custom Machine was struggling to find qualified machinists, and its president saw little being done about the skills gap, so he started a vocational school to train new machinists.
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Shop Turns to Vertical Turning for Small Batch Sizes
Edited by Julia Hider
Vertical turning lathes are often used for large batch sizes, but a Swiss gear manufacturer is using the machines to produce small batch sizes of precision gears and transmission components.
Emerging Leader David Burton is Eager to Learn
By: Julia Hider
The CNC lathe leader started as an entry level CNC machine operator and has advanced to lead a high-volume program on a complex, twin-turret lathe.
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Shop Continually Improves by Adopting Rotary Transfer Machines
Edited by Julia Hider
American Turned Products’ founder left a legacy of continuous improvement, helping the company grow as it implemented rotary transfer machines and preparing it to take on new work.
Emerging Leader Kyle Zabrensky Embraces Customer Service
By: Julia Hider
The inventory/fulfillment manager goes above and beyond for customers and takes initiative to improve and streamline processes.
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Tooling System Reduces Setup Time So Shop Stays Competitive
Edited by Julia Hider
Turret adapted clamping units and quick-change tooling systems have helped a company use its new turning centers more effectively, so it can win new business in a competitive environment.
