Low Frequency Vibration Increases Job Shop’s Productivity
By: Lori Beckman
With the ability to machine difficult materials more efficiently while improving surface finish, this job shop is reaping the benefits of its Swiss-type lathes that incorporate low frequency vibration.
Digital Twin Makes CNC Programming Easier
By: Lori Beckman
A digital twin helps to reduce or eliminate any surprises that may occur during the machining process.
Nominate Your Production Machining 2021 Emerging Leader!
By: Lori Beckman
Consider nominating a young person in the precision machining industry who has a refreshing passion for what they do and are leaders in their organization or community while inspiring those around them.
Advancements in Thread Whirling Tooling Technology
By: Scott Laprade
Many understand the advantages of thread whirling on a CNC Swiss-type. However, new tooling technology for this thread-machining process can further improve cycle times and reduce cost per part.
Benchmark Your Machining Business
By: Derek Korn
By taking the Top Shops benchmarking survey, you can see how your operation’s metrics and practices — both in the front office and shop floor — compare to leading U.S. machining businesses.
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6 Trends in Production Turning
By: Derek Korn
Production shops are increasingly relying on technology and innovation to enhance competitiveness and deal with the scarcity of skilled workers. Here are six of the most most important ways they are going about it.
Avoiding Webinar Disasters
By: Matthew Kirchner
Putting together a successful webinar requires a little preparation and know-how. Here are some tips.
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Cobot Fleet Addresses Labor Shortage
By: Joe Campbell, Senior Manager of Applications Development, Universal Robots
An Ohio manufacturer deployed nine collaborative robots to improve and optimize the work environment, automating hard-to-staff tasks such as machine tending, assembly and product inspection.
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Data-Driven Manufacturing — Profitability GPS
By: Miles Free
What data drives your shop? Here’s an unexpected look at the kinds of data that you ought to be using to make your shop the most competitive and sustainable that it can. Spoiler alert — no new sensors or IT technologies are required to get the payback from these data tools.
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VIDEO: Vapor Degreasing Process Uses TCE Replacement to Eliminate Hazardous Waste
By: Lori Beckman
A solid relationship with a solvent manufacturer has aided Electro-Spec Inc. with the implementation of a trichloroethylene replacement material in its vacuum degreasing unit to clean a customer’s micromachined parts more efficiently.
Precision Machining Extends Upward Advance Moving into New Year
By: Michael Guckes
Rising new orders by constrained production lifts backlog reading to 18-month high
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Precision Machining Technology Review: Cutting Tool Technology
By: Angela Osborne
Production Machining showcases some of the latest cutting tool technology from Horn, Heimatec, Big Kaiser, Tungaloy and Inovatools.
