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Basics 13 Oct 2016

Webinar: Practical Tips for Unattended Machining

A free webinar presented by Autodesk October 19 will address tips and techniques to help shops begin machining unattended.

Basics 12 Oct 2016

What are the Steps of Caliper Calibration?

A gage that meets performance specs will ensure better measurement results.

Basics 12 Oct 2016

Training to Meet Your Specific CNC Operator Needs

You’ve identified the right candidates and decided to train them in house, now how do you make sure the training actually covers what your particular shop needs?

Vertical Machining Centers 12 Oct 2016

Before You Buy That New Machine Tool, Consider the Workpiece

Among the many important questions to answer before purchasing a new machine tool is what size and sort of workpiece it will be machining.

Inspection and Measurement 11 Oct 2016

Mobile Measurement Pays Dividends

In addition to easing quality control on large parts, the ability to perform precision measurements virtually anywhere can boost overall manufacturing efficiency and provide critical data where none existed before.

Automation 10 Oct 2016

Video: Robot Lets Short-Run Shop Take on Large-Quantity Work

The robot needing no guarding on the shop floor offers an accessible way for a shop to expand its capacity by running unattended through nights and weekends.

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7 Oct 2016

Beyond Machine Monitoring

The networks of connected shopfloor devices that underlie implementations of data-driven manufacturing come together on many levels. Connecting machine tools to a monitoring system is just one of those levels.

Top Shops 6 Oct 2016

2016 Benchmarking Executive Summary Now Online

Findings from this year’s Top Shops benchmarking survey can be accessed in this digital Executive Summary.

Laser & Waterjet 5 Oct 2016

Accessible Horizontal Band Saws Emphasize Stable, Accurate Operation

Behringer Saws will highlight its compact and versatile HBE Dynamic-series horizontal band saw with features designed to improve performance and precision while maximizing user convenience and safety.

Economics 5 Oct 2016

GBI: Metalworking September 2016 – 48.4

Continued moderate contraction indicates the industry has improved.

Basics 3 Oct 2016

When a Turn-Mill Doesn’t Turn

LeanWerks uses innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete, in effect turning it into a five-axis machining center.