August 2024 Issue

August

August 2024

Digital Edition
Building Bridges: The Power of Connection at IMTS 2024
Cover Story

Building Bridges: The Power of Connection at IMTS 2024

Fostering connections between technology providers and forward-thinking manufacturers is not only vital to the health and security of the country, it also represents the theme of IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. IMTS 2024 will not only serve as the hub of those connections, but also promises to bring new perspectives and participants to the forefront of the show. Here’s our take on what to expect at IMTS 2024. 

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Features

Featured articles from the August 2024 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Understanding New Surface and Profile Standards

Understanding New Surface and Profile Standards

Standards for surface finishes and profiles are not static; they change as technology changes or new processes come along that need to be considered.

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Custom Motorcycle Parts Made Here: Video Tour of a Family-Owned CNC Machine Shop
Turning Machines

Custom Motorcycle Parts Made Here: Video Tour of a Family-Owned CNC Machine Shop

Lee Wimmer invited us to tour his second-generation family-owned machine shop in Perkasie, PA. This video explores the production processes behind precision-machined parts for both Wimmer Custom Cycle and LS Wimmer Machine Co., and shows how ingenuity and determination are still at the heart of American manufacturing. Today, both companies are now managed by Wimmer’s three sons.

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4 Commonly Misapplied CNC Features
CNC Tech Talks

4 Commonly Misapplied CNC Features

Misapplication of these important CNC features will result in wasted time, wasted or duplicated effort and/or wasted material.

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How I Made It: Peter Eelman

How I Made It: Peter Eelman

Peter Eelman’s business career has always been centered around IMTS. Eelman, the Chief Experience Officer at AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, entered the manufacturing technology industry in 1980, working for an exhibitor. Over time his role evolved to heading up all-things-IMTS, including IMTS.com and the IMTS Network. With this year’s IMTS shaping up to be Eelman’s last as the show’s chief coordinator, we sat down to talk about his long and storied career. 

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Sustainability at IMTS and Beyond

Sustainability at IMTS and Beyond

As sustainability becomes more critical for domestic manufacturing, European and Asian companies are bringing this politicized topic to the American market. 

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Metalworking Activity Trends Down Again in June
Economics

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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Have you Shown Your Value to Customers?
Basics

Have you Shown Your Value to Customers?

Showing your shop’s value is about more than simply offering the best price.

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Tips for Fine-Tuning RPM
Tooling

Tips for Fine-Tuning RPM

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

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