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Workholding 3 Oct 2016

Inner-Diameter Part Clamping Offers Lathes Complete Outer-Diameter Access

Royal Products' CNC expanding mandrels provide access to the entire outer diameter of the workpiece.

Horizontal Machining Centers 3 Oct 2016

On Power, Torque, Speed and Hogging Titanium

The T-Rex spindle from Fives Giddings & Lewis is designed for high-torque and low-speed cutting critical for hogging titanium.

Die/Mold 3 Oct 2016

Inventory Systems Boost Lean Manufacturing Efforts

Computerized, point-of-use storage and dispensing systems help this shop target waste that is difficult to measure and often labor-intensive to eliminate.

Oil & Gas 3 Oct 2016

Chances for Hybrid Manufacturing in Oilfield Applications

A contract manufacturer is finding uses for a hybrid additive manufacturing and five-axis milling machine for oilfield drills, valves and other end-use components.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 3 Oct 2016

Keeping a Shop Network Safe

Concerns about cyber security should not stop shops from installing machine-monitoring systems.

3 Oct 2016

Video: Multipurpose Tool Developed Using Various Operations

3D printing, waterjet, CNC machining and metal injection molding all figure into the journey this military-inspired invention has taken so far.

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Top Shops 1 Oct 2016

Top Shops Profile: Tech Manufacturing

Tech Manufacturing was the 2016 Top Shops Honors Program winner in the category of shopfloor practices.

Workforce Development 28 Sep 2016

U.S. Manufacturing Is Set for Stability and Growth

The Reshoring Initiative intends its infographic to help manufacturers as they plan for Manufacturing Day coming up on October 7.

Automation 27 Sep 2016

Using Collaborative Robots for Laser Scanning

This device is said to be the first programmable laser scanning system for automated 3D scanning, measurement and gaging using a collaborative robot.

Workforce Development 26 Sep 2016

Video: Machine Shop in San Quentin Prison

The TV program “Titan” will become more directly focused on machining instruction as its creator incorporates his teaching in the prison into the show.

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