January 2024 Issue
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January 2024
Digital Edition![Can ChatGPT Create Usable G-Code Programs?](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/mms/2023-mms/mms-1123-ai chatgpt caminstructor-3.png;maxWidth=600;quality=70)
Features
Featured articles from the January 2024 issue of Modern Machine Shop
![Tips for Mastering Stainless Steel Machining](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/mms/2024-mms/0124-mms-column-millersedge.jpeg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![How I Made It: Doug Schulte, Select Machining Technologies](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2024-MMS/0124-mms-feature-mmslogo-1.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![Can AI Replace Programmers? Writers Face a Similar Question](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/mms/2023-mms/mms-1123-ai chatgpt caminstructor-2a.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/PM/2024-PM/0124-pm-pmpa-retention.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![Automatic Sizing Adjustments for High-Volume Lathe Work](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2023-MMS/0124-mms-column-cnctechtalk-getty.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining November 2023](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/PM/2024-PM/2023-11---pm---web-total.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining November 2023
Precision Machining activity has contracted at about the same rate for three months straight.
Read More![Artificial Intelligence, Origin Stories, Machining Strategies, and the Wild Ride Ahead in 2024](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2024-MMS/0224-mms-column-thesetup-11.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![Briquetting Manufacturer Tools Up for Faster Turnaround Times](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2023-MMS/0124-mms-article-komarek2.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![Hybrid Control Makes Lights-Out EDM More Accessible](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2024-MMS/0124-mms-feature-gf-workarea.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![Digital Comparators are More Than Just Readout Devices](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2023-MMS/0124-mms-column-gaging.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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.
Read More![Metalworking Activity Remained on a Path of Contraction](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2024-MMS/2023-11--mms---web-total.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Metalworking Activity Remained on a Path of Contraction
Steady contraction of production, new orders and backlog drove accelerated contraction in November.
Read More![Incorporating AFSD Into Hybrid Manufacturing Processes](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/MMS/2023-MMS/0124-mms-column-cutting-edge-figure1.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
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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