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90 Years of Manufacturing Coverage
In June 2018, Modern Machine Shop celebrated its 90-year anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, we put together an interactive story including video, graphics and photos that highlight the manufacturing technologies and trends from the past 90 years.
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10 Ways to Think Differently about Robotic Automation
Take another look: A lot is happening in and around robotic automation. What robots might mean for machining and manufacturing is getting ready to change.
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Less Is More with Dial Comparators
Why use a dial indicator with more than the needed range? A dial comparator offers less risk of misreading the dial without the cost of an electronic gage.
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CAD/CAM Software Contributes to Shop's Fourfold Revenue Increase
C&S Machine & Manufacturing has long applied CNC machining successfully, but growth started to expose the limitations of its programming processes. Esprit CAM software from DP Technology has helped to overcome these limitations and usher in even more growth.
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Can Blockchain Help Machine Shops Win Work?
The record-keeping system underlying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin could automate the front office, secure intellectual property and plug data-driven manufacturers into increasingly data-driven supply chains.
WatchThe Urgency of Producing a Start-Part
Production cannot begin until the first workpiece is produced and passes inspection.
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Five-Axis CNC Machining with an Angled Rotary Table
The D200Z CNC five-axis VMC uses an angled rotary table designed to improve rigidity and clearance for high-speed machining.
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Machining Additively Manufactured Supports: The Tool’s Perspective
Studies show that thin-walled additvely manufactured support structures may not be as good for machine tools as they might seem.
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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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