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Three Ways to Make Vertical Machining Centers More Profitable
Should you go buy some robots to automatically load and unload your VMCs? Well, for the right kinds of production work, yes. For most shops, however, something more modest is probably in order. Here are some ideas.
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Four Factors Keeping Aerospace in Flight
The Gardner Business Index indicates that the aerospace industry is still early in its growth cycle, justifying market optimism.
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Multitasking CNC Machines Cut Down on Work in Process
This pump manufacturer has integrated flexible multitasking machines and automation to maintain high production levels and flexibility.
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Optical Micrometer Serves Bearing Maker as Alternative to CMM, Comparative Gaging
Over the decades, this bearing manufacturer has successfully created a variety of roller bearing products. However, with many products comes many part geometries that have to be measured with high precision. Optical micrometry has proven to be a precise solution.
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4 Takeaways for Shops New to Micromachining
By taking the plunge into micromachining, one Minnesota micro molding and machining shop now specializes in the design and production of parts 0.015 inch and smaller. Here is that story and the lessons learned in the process.
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Micrometers – Shifting into High Gear
Over time, the basic handheld micrometer has evolved to include numerous contact point configurations and digital electronics. But in 150 years, the micrometer is still one of the most popular and versatile precision measuring tools on the shop floor.
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Machine Monitoring Is the First Step to Data-Driven Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Before automating or digitalizing production, a company should streamline existing processes by setting up a machine-monitoring system.
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Buying a Wire EDM, Part 1: How It Works
Wire EDMs can cut parts that require a level of accuracy, intricacy and fine surface finish that traditional machining methods cannot achieve. Here’s how it works.
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The Benefits of Being a One-Brand Shop
This shop finds advantages in having CNC machines from a single builder, but the general strategy has benefits that can be applied to any startup shop.
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Additive Manufacturing Is Advancing into Production
The September issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine explores how AM is being used to manufacture production parts in increasing quantities.
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Minimizing Cutting Tool Vibration Leads to Machining Productivity
For those using mass damper devices to overcome cutting tool vibration, there’s a more efficient approach. Learn how new vibration-control technology can enable higher-quality machining with larger tool length to diameter ratios.
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7 Impressions of IMTS 2018
The up-and-coming technologies hinted at during previous shows have now arrived, and they are being accepted as part of the now-standard means of making parts.
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