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Keeping a Shop Network Safe
Concerns about cyber security should not stop shops from installing machine-monitoring systems.
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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 Profile: Tech Manufacturing
Tech Manufacturing was the 2016 Top Shops Honors Program winner in the category of shopfloor practices.
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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.
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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.
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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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Drilling “Invisible” Holes
UV laser micromachining makes it possible to drill holes that are not visible to the human eye—until they are meant to be seen, that is.
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Video: What the Heck Is “Dengeling?”
Turns out it is a process that enables a five-axis machine to finish turbine blades after milling. Watch the video.
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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
Manufacturing equipment is powerful, and things that are powerful also tend to be dangerous. Has your shop taken the necessary safety precautions?
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The Versatility of a Scribing Height Gage
These devices can do more than just measure height.
Read MoreIn-Plant Training for CNC positions
This might be your best bet for filling CNC positions in your shop, but selecting the right candidates for this training is key.
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So You’re in the Market for a Machine Tool—Start by Asking “Why?”
There’s nothing worse than buying a new machine that ends up neglected in the corner because it’s the wrong one for the job. Some key questions at the beginning of your search can help you avoid that.
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