Manufacturer Mulls Long Versus Short Bar Feeder
By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine
A manufacturer of gears and gear assemblies decided four-foot magazine bar feeders made more sense than 12-foot, single-barrel bar feeders.
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Royal Products Names Regional Business Manager
By: Angela Osborne - Production Machining
Jeremy Wright will support Royal’s distribution network and end-user customer base throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Video Tech Brief: Benefits of a CNC Bar Puller
By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing
CNC bar pullers can benefit machining processes by providing automation. Watch this video to learn more from a user of a bar puller on a turning center.
Growth Comes When Machining Challenges Are Met
By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine
Manufacturers such as SDP/SI that embrace machining challenges ultimately find ways to become more efficient and profitable operations.
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VIDEO: A Unique Innovation Keeps the Wheels Turning
By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing
A problem with a bicycle’s two-piece bottom bracket design spurred action from two friends that led to not only a simple solution but to a business venture with in-house machining capability that has become an international supplier to high-end bike manufacturers.
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A Fitting Machining Process
By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine
Diversified Fittings has turned to twin-turret/twin-spindle equipment and machine monitoring to become more efficient producing hydraulic fittings and adaptors.
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Understanding CNC Collet Chucks
Workholding for turning is usually fairly basic: The selection comes down to chucks or collets. This article looks at when to consider the collet chuck and what kind might be best for a given application.
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Discovering the Benefits of Collet Chucks
By: Julia Hider - Modern Machine Shop
For shops making all types of parts, collet chucks can provide faster change-over, an increased gripping range, high rigidity and reduced maintenance.
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Management Structure Change at Royal Products
By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing
Royal Products has promoted Tom Sheridan to president of the company and Mr. Jakubowsky to executive V.P.
Royal Products Hires Regional Business Manager
By: Bart Bishop - Production Machining
Royal Products has hired Zak Lyon as a regional business manager who will support Royal's distribution network and end-user customer base throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.