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Automation 15 Feb 2020

A Shop Where a Machine Loads Itself

Instead of investing in an external robotic loading system, this shop adopted technology that lets a machine tool load parts on its own.

Additive Manufacturing 17 Apr 2021

A Machine Shop Poised for Additive Production

By laying the groundwork now, Able Tool will be prepared for the day when machine shops are commonly called to produce metal parts via additive manufacturing.

Measurement 27 Aug 2019

Fast Part Inspection Enables Quick Turnaround

Renishaw probes, used both on and off the machine tool, helped Tridan Engineering turn a Rally car part in just 17 days. It previously would’ve taken months to complete and inspect.

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Oil & Gas 27 Aug 2019

Interrupted Turning Operation Cuts Cost With 10-Sided Insert

Using a robust 10-sided insert from Tungaloy, this oil-industry remanufacturer was able to reduce the number of inserts used in interrupted turning operations.

Why Do Top Shops Use Tool Presetters?

Looking at the data from Gardner Intelligence’s Top Shops survey, we can see patterns that show why high-performing shops tend to use tool presetters.

Automation 26 Aug 2019

5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Robot

Start simple, and you’ll be successful.

Top Shops 24 Aug 2019

Modern Machine Shop Covers Top Shops

The speakers at this year’s Top Shops Conference have faced business challenges just like you. Before heading to the show, read stories we’ve written about them in past issues of Modern Machine Shop.

Automation 24 Oct 2020

Using AI for Predictive Maintenance, Employee Development

Maximo from IBM Watson can use "true AI" software to implement predictive maintenance and AR-assisted repair using the sensors that come standard on CNC machine tools.

Aerospace 22 Aug 2019

Lower Buy-to-Fly Ratios with Near-Net Additive Manufacturing

Building up large parts with wire-arc metal 3D printing rather than machining from solid has allowed this aerospace manufacturer to reduce its buy-to-fly ratio dramatically.