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May 2024

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5 Stages of a Closed-Loop CNC Machining Cell
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5 Stages of a Closed-Loop CNC Machining Cell

Controlling variability in a closed-loop manufacturing process requires inspection data collected before, during and immediately after machining — and a means to act on that data in real time. Here’s one system that accomplishes this. 

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Digital Transparency in Machining Key to Multi-Site Additive Manufacturing

Digital Transparency in Machining Key to Multi-Site Additive Manufacturing

Cumberland Additive’s CNC programmer in Pennsylvania spends most of his time writing programs for machine tools in Texas.

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How I Made It: Amy Skrzypczak, CNC Machinist, Westminster Tool

How I Made It: Amy Skrzypczak, CNC Machinist, Westminster Tool

At just 28 years old, Amy Skrzypczak is already logging her ninth year as a CNC machinist. While during high school Skrzypczak may not have guessed that she’d soon be running an electrical discharge machining (EDM) department, after attending her local community college she found a home among the “misfits” at Westminster Tool. Today, she oversees the company’s wire EDM operations and feels grateful to have avoided more well-worn career paths.

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Shoulder Milling Cuts Racing Part's Cycle Time By Over 50%
Five-Axis

Shoulder Milling Cuts Racing Part's Cycle Time By Over 50%

Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.

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The Automated Shop Conference
The Automated Shop Conference
The Automated Shop Conference