Production Machining Index Shows Continued Recovery
December marks fourth consecutive monthly gain as production outlook continues to surge.
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The Importance of Strong Supply Chains for the CNC Industry
A new wave of challenges is materializing for global supply chains, from shipping lane issues to increasing market regulations. Maintaining a robust global supply chain is critical.
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Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom delivers custom solutions to address some of the biggest challenges in precision machining from handling small parts, to robot integration and unique tooling needs.
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Machine Shops: Keep CMMC on Your Radar
Machine shops serving the military/defense industry that currently aren’t working toward achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification could soon be caught flat-footed.
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What’s the Right Bar Feeder for Your Machine Shop?
Machine shops likely have questions about what type of bar feeder makes most sense for their operational needs. One or more of these four might be floating around in your head.
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3 Common Filtration Questions Answered
Learn about the variety of filters for removing particulates from a cleaning fluid, how to determine cleaning fluid life and more.
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Starting Small with Automation
Quick-change workholding and flexible robotic automation started this small shop on the path to success.
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Growth Comes When Machining Challenges Are Met
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The HEH Group Expands Automation Offerings With Agile Robotic Systems
Agile Robotic Systems are well suited for CNC machine-tending applications, automating metrology systems and more.
Read MoreHexagon Acquires Inspection, Modelling Software from 3D Systems
The Geomagic suite is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then be used to generate history based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing.
Read MoreRoyal Products Expands With Growth Investment
Financial backing from Heartwood Partners will position Royal for continued expansion and market leadership, the company says.
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ANCA Grinding Platform Boosts Tool Grinding Productivity
The MX7 platform supports the grinding of various tool shapes in a single setup, eliminating the need for wheel changes.
Read MoreMonaghan Hobbing Tool Addresses Wide Range of Applications
Vergnano hobs feature a variety of configurations, including bore-type, shank-type, tandem, double-cutting, skiving hobs and multi-gash hobs.
Read MoreSimtek Milling Tool Features Monoblock Performance Features
The SimMill 9W4 tool milling system is designed to work precisely and stably under difficult conditions, such as in limited space with long overhang lengths.
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Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Military and Defense Applications
Recognized for their ability to clean, deburr and refine surfaces, these processes are key to effective military-grade part manufacturing.
Read MoreAn Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins
This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.
Read MoreGrinding Options for Dental Burrs and Rotary Instruments
Equipment to grind dental burrs continues to evolve. Here are five options for grinding these types of workpieces.
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Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System
A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.
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A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago
The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.
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Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision
This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.
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Kyzen Solvents Provide Safe Parts Cleaning
The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.
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Kyzen Solvents Provide Ease of Cleaning for Medical Parts
The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.
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MicroCare Creates Alternative Specialty Cleaning Fluids
MicroCare offers alternatives and expertise for replacing 3M Novec vapor degreasing fluids which are being discontinued, including fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products.
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