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Top Shops

Top Shops Profile: XL Machine

XL Machine Co. Inc. was 2017's Top Shops Honors Program winner in the category of machining technology.

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3 Perspectives on Machine Monitoring

A panel discussion at the recent Top Shops Conference focused on various points of view regarding the value of connecting machine tools to a network for monitoring performance and recording results. Because machine monitoring helps a shop make better decisions about manufacturing processes, it is a good example of data-driven manufacturing in action.

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Data-Driven Manufacturing Is The First Order of Business

Companies need to do the right things to prepare for the future. Having the right names for that future state is less important.

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Five-Axis

One Five-Axis Process, 10 Elements of Automation

The new five-axis machine at Phoenix Proto has a pallet pool with loading system, but there are many other less obvious elements of automation in this precision mold-machining process that are just as essential.

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Cost Analysis Software Uses Data-Driven Model

Boothroyd Dewhurst announces the availability of DFM Concurrent Costing 3.0.

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Precision and Custom Solutions Showcased at Mitsui Seiki

A tour of the company’s factory in Japan highlighted the accuracy of its machine tools as well as their adaptability for specific applications.

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The IMTS Experience - Practical Tools for Planning Your Shop’s Future

Join North America's largest manufacturing community in search of the latest technology, new ideas and complete solutions. Find them at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS).

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CAD/CAM

Delayed Equipment Purchase Exposes Company to Nesting Software Possibilities

By delaying the purchase of new punching machines with nesting software, a manufacturer discovered alternative nesting systems.

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Deburring

Deburring Tools Come in Four Application-Specific Versions

Heule Tool’s X-Bore tooling for the automated deburring of cross bores is available in four chipmaking tool versions to address four different challenges of deburring: Cofa, Cofa-X, Main Bore Tool and Cross Bore Deburring Tool.

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Turning Tools

PCD Grade Improves Surface Finish in Engine, Chassis Applications

Element Six’s CTB004 PCD grade is designed to meet the precision cutting demands of the automotive industry.

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Basics

How Gaging Flexibility Saves Time and Effort

A gaging system that matches the way parts are made can save you both time and effort.

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The YouTube Apprentice

Inspired by social media and unencumbered by preconceived notions about how to machine, this shop owner plunged confidently into five-axis aerospace work. 

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