A History of Precision: The Invention and Evolution of Swiss-Style Machining
In the late 1800s, a new technology — Swiss-type machines — emerged to serve Switzerland’s growing watchmaking industry. Today, Swiss-machined parts are ubiquitous, and there’s a good reason for that: No other machining technology can produce tiny, complex components more efficiently or at higher quality.
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Push-Button DED System Aims for Machine Shop Workflow in Metal Additive Manufacturing
Meltio M600 metal 3D printer employs probing, quick-change workholding and wire material stock to permit production in coordination with CNC machines.
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Embracing Automation: Strategies for Small to Medium-Sized Machine Shops
Business drivers for automating to help navigate workforce challenges and boost profitability.
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Investing in New Technology at AccuRounds
AccuRounds has created synergy between culture and technology, driving a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
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Metalworking Activity Trends Down Again in June
The Metalworking Index closed at 44.3 in June, down 1.2 points relative to May, marking a 2024 low.
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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 6: Why, and How, Hardinge is Reshoring Machine Tool Production
In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.
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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 4: A Measured Approach
The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.
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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 3: The Robots Come Home
The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.
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ShopGuru Software Supports Organized CNC Machine Operations
IMTS 2024: ShopGuru’s digital work instruction software offers a robust, secure solution that can enhance machining efficiency and accuracy.
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Volkmann Powder Recovery System Reprocesses Excess Material
The metal powder reprocessing system transfers material to 3D printers, recovers the unused material, screens it and then returns the material to the machine or a container for future use.
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Paperless Parts Showcases Software for Quoting, Collaboration
IMTS 2024: Paperless Parts highlights its quoting and collaboration software with automated BOM breakout from CAD models, AI-supported PDF extraction and more.
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Okuma Machine Lineup Features Intelligent Manufacturing Technology
IMTS 2024: Okuma’s booth features CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, customer services and more.
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Midaco Pallet System Enables Extended Periods of Unattended Machining
IMTS 2024: The Automatic 4-Pallet Changer is designed for both high-volume production and low-volume, high-mix multi-setup operations.
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Rush CNC Machine Features Cutting, Prepointing, Chamfering Capabilities
IMTS 2024: Rush Machinery showcases a CNC machine for all combinations of cutting, prepointing and chamfering operations.
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