January 2024 Issue

January

January 2024

Digital Edition
Can ChatGPT Create Usable G-Code Programs?
Cover Story

Can ChatGPT Create Usable G-Code Programs?

Since its debut in late 2022, ChatGPT has been used in many situations, from writing stories to writing code, including G-code. But is it useful to shops? We asked a CAM expert for his thoughts.

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Features

Featured articles from the January 2024 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Tips for Mastering Stainless Steel Machining

Tips for Mastering Stainless Steel Machining

When getting a grip on stainless steel, make sure you are very specific in how you talk about it and understand the pertinent information you need.

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How I Made It: Doug Schulte, Select Machining Technologies

How I Made It: Doug Schulte, Select Machining Technologies

Doug Schulte was introduced to machining as a young child, often visiting his father at the LeBlond Machine Tool company where he worked in Cincinnati. Here, Schulte — who ended up dedicating his entire career to the industry — shares some of the key insights he’s discovered along the way.

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Can AI Replace Programmers? Writers Face a Similar Question

Can AI Replace Programmers? Writers Face a Similar Question

The answer is the same in both cases. Artificial intelligence performs sophisticated tasks, but falls short of delivering on the fullness of what the work entails.

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A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention

A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention

Studies show a little employee recognition goes a long way. Here are the 5Ws to consider for success.

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Automatic Sizing Adjustments for High-Volume Lathe Work
CNC Tech Talks

Automatic Sizing Adjustments for High-Volume Lathe Work

Keeping operators from having to manually make sizing adjustments will free them up to do other things for as long as each finishing tool will last, regardless of how many sizing adjustments it requires.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining November 2023
Economics

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining November 2023

Precision Machining activity has contracted at about the same rate for three months straight.

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Artificial Intelligence, Origin Stories, Machining Strategies, and the Wild Ride Ahead in 2024

Artificial Intelligence, Origin Stories, Machining Strategies, and the Wild Ride Ahead in 2024

The January 2024 issue of Modern Machine Shop contains several firsts. From new features to new topics and presentation styles, the debut issue of the year reflects not only a changing landscape of machining strategies, but also the stories behind the people who innovate them.

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Briquetting Manufacturer Tools Up for Faster Turnaround Times
Cutting Tools

Briquetting Manufacturer Tools Up for Faster Turnaround Times

To cut out laborious manual processes like hand-grinding, this briquette manufacturer revamped its machining and cutting tool arsenal for faster production.

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Hybrid Control Makes Lights-Out EDM More Accessible
CAD/CAM

Hybrid Control Makes Lights-Out EDM More Accessible

This CNC enables EDMs to switch between G-code and an integrated CAM system to adapt to changing conditions and make lights-out manufacturing more attainable.

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Digital Comparators are More Than Just Readout Devices
Measurement

Digital Comparators are More Than Just Readout Devices

Modern digital comparators often combine the performance of touchscreen phones, LVDTs, digital amplifiers and even small PCs into the size of a standard dial indicator.

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Metalworking Activity Remained on a Path of Contraction
Economics

Metalworking Activity Remained on a Path of Contraction

Steady contraction of production, new orders and backlog drove accelerated contraction in November.

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Incorporating AFSD Into Hybrid Manufacturing Processes

Incorporating AFSD Into Hybrid Manufacturing Processes

Additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) is a new, solid-state additive manufacturing process that provides an alternative to beam-based AM processes.

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