Four Questions About Cobot Integration
By: Lori Beckman
Many shops appreciate that cobots are easy to program and enable collaborative operation, but there might still be questions about how to install them.
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Adding ERP? Set up a Test Environment Before Going Live
By: Derek Korn
Are you planning to add an ERP solution or switch to a new platform for your CNC machine shop? Setting up a test environment enables your employees to learn and train for the new software and can help ensure success. Here are five reasons why that is.
Precision Machining Technology Review: Measurement
By: Angela Osborne
Production Machining’s April Showcase includes Big Kaiser, L.S. Starrett, LK Metrology, Vison Engineering, Verisurf Software and Carl Zeiss Microscopy names.
Understanding – and Machining – Ultra-Clean Steel
By: Contributed by Thomas Björk, Ph.D.
Using the strongest steel available to create critical automotive powertrain components is necessary and in demand. Understanding how to properly machine ultra-clean steel and executing these techniques will enable cost-efficient and consistent part production.
Register for 2021 Parts Cleaning Conference Now!
By: Lori Beckman
See this year’s agenda, register, and learn more about the conference at partscleaningevent.com.
Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?
By: Derek Korn
Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.
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Production Machining’s April 2021 News Highlights
By: Angela Osborne
Industry edges its way back to near normal with the in-person Deburring Expo planned for Oct. 12-14, 2021, in Karlsruhe, Germany. Other news includes Zeiss’ Facility Engineering Award, Seco Tools’ virtual showcase for precision medical manufacturing, FANUC’s online cobot training and more.
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.
Swiss Shop Chooses CAM Over Hand Programming
By: Lori Beckman
This shop’s manual (by hand) CNC programming was slowing it down until it discovered a CAM software for Swiss-type lathes.
Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape
By: Derek Korn
Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.
The ESOP Alternative for Retiring Machine Shop Owners
By: Derek Korn
An employee stock ownership plan is worth considering for retiring shop owners in which handing their companies to their children doesn’t make sense.
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Leadership Strategies for the Worst of Times
By: Todd Palmer
When times are tough, the frequency and forms of communication we use can make a big difference in the effectiveness of our communications.
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