November 2024 Issue

November 2024

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Navigating Large-Scale CNC Machining: Suburban Tool’s Niche Strategy to Stay Competitive

Facing increasing competition from lower-cost imports, Suburban Tool made a move toward large-scale, in-house machining. By identifying a niche in large, precision angle plates and tombstones, the company has strengthened its ability to control quality and protect its reputation.

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Featured articles from the November 2024 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Inspection and Measurement 23 Oct 2024

3 Tips for Properly Making Form Measurements

Determining the shape of a workpiece is required in many manufacturing processes. Keep in mind these important points to ensure that you master the process.

8 Nov 2024

How Process Damping Impacts Milling Stability

Process damping is a phenomenon that can increase milling stability at low cutting speeds and is affected by the cutting edge design.

CNC Tech Talks 25 Oct 2024

3 Task Simplifications That Reduce Production Time

A little ingenuity goes a long way toward improving machine utilization.

Turning Tools 28 Oct 2024

Finding the Right Tools for a Turning Shop

Xcelicut is a startup shop that has grown thanks to the right machines, cutting tools, grants and other resources.

Workforce Development 14 Nov 2024

How I Made It: Dennis Rymanowski

Dennis Rymanowski has worked at NSH USA for 60 years, with his passion for manufacturing living alongside his passion for his family’s polka band.

Economics 11 Oct 2024

Market Indicators Continue to Soften in Metalworking

The overall metalworking index is down more than a point, but future business is up slightly.

Workholding 14 Oct 2024

Custom Workholding Shaves Days From Medical Part Setup Times

Custom workholding enabled Resolve Surgical Technologies to place all sizes of one trauma part onto a single machine — and cut days from the setup times.

6 Nov 2024

Should You Add Linear Scales to Your Machine?

Knowing how scales will influence machine accuracy will help you decide if they’re worth the extra investment.

Five-Axis 16 Oct 2024

Five-Axis Machines Speed NASCAR Engine Production

Moving from an aging set of five-axis mills to more advanced machines enabled Hendrick Motorsports to dramatically improve its engine production.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 13 Nov 2024

Four Questions (& Answers) About Data-Driven Process Improvement at CNC Job Shops

How can shops can make informed decisions using data-driven feedback to improve shopfloor efficiency and profitability? And how will these technologies differ between high- and low-volume production?

George Schuetz

Four Questions (& Answers) About Data-Driven Process Improvement at CNC Job Shops

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