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Drawn Together – Modern Machine Shop and Powerhouse Factories

To celebrate Modern Machine Shop’s 90th anniversary, we commissioned this commemorative poster by Powerhouse Factories, a creative agency best known for its original screen prints for musical artists. Learn more about the agency’s “shop” culture, and share your story for an opportunity to win one of the posters.

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Automation

Autodesk Introduces PowerMill 2019 and Fusion Production at Its Smart Manufacturing Celebration Event

Autodesk’s Smart Manufacturing Celebration showcased enhancements to PowerMIll  2019, the latest release of its flagship CAM programming systems, and demonstrated the integration of production scheduling, job tracking and machine monitoring.  

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Five-Axis

May 2018 Product Spotlight: Machining Centers

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on a variety of vertical, horizontal and five-axis machining centers, some with dual spindles. 

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SPONSORED

Cloud-Based ERP Designed Specifically for Job Shops

Designed specifically with the job shop in mind, the KeyedIn manufacturing ERP system enables companies to check all of their boxes and build the system around their needs. (Sponsored Content)

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Grinding

Grinding Cell Automates, Consolidates Surgical Shaver Machining

Pre- and post-grind inspection stations and the right centerless machine enable this robot-tended medical manufacturing process to correct itself. 

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Manufacturing Panelists Agree: The Industry Is Booming

At the Ohio Manufacturing Summit, four panelists fielded a variety of questions. Each found good reason for manufacturing optimism.

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When to use Split-Laser, On-Machine Tool Measurement Probes

There is value in using compact, on-machine laser probes to automatically measure cutting tools and detect broken tools. However, for some applications, a larger split-laser system is needed.

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Basics

10 Reasons Why Machine Shops Vary So Much in Quoted Pricing

Many factors explain the potential 10X variation in different shops’ bids for the same machining work.

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Reverse Engineering: A Basic How-To

An inspection specialist imparts principles for successfully going about the reverse engineering process with 3D scanning equipment. 

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Comparing ERP: Is the Cloud Right for You?

Make an informed decision by knowing the differences between onsite and cloud-based ERP systems.

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Interchangeable Solid Carbide Heads Tackle Demands for Both Accuracy and Rigidity

In manufacturing, accuracy should be a given, but it sometimes comes at the cost of rigidity and adaptability. These new interchangeable solid carbide heads achieve accuracy and rigidity while offering more than 40,000 potential combinations. (Sponsored Content)

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Additive Manufacturing Magazine Explores Transformative Tooling, Education

The May 2018 issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine explores unconventional applications for 3D-printed tooling and one university’s answer to the AM skills gap, among other stories.

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