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Toolholders 14 Mar 2013

Toolholder Manufacturer Invests in the Future

The manufacturer of precision tooling components recently finished its expansion at its Swiss headquarters. It also managed to expand its appeal to a younger workforce.

Turn/Mill 13 Mar 2013

What Parts Make Sense for Multitasking?

One of the striking things about Mazak’s new knowledge center on multitasking is how few of the part examples included within it are round.

8 Mar 2013

Fives Agrees to Acquire MAG Americas

Fives (Paris, France) has entered into an agreement to acquire MAG Americas, a global supplier of high-performance machining solutions and composite processing.

Workforce Development 7 Mar 2013

Build Your Own Talent Pipline

Blogger and manufacturing executive Perry Sainati recently posted an exchange with Ray Prendergast, head of manufacturing technology for Richard J. Daley College in Chicago. Asked for his advice to manufacturing employers, Mr. Prendergast said, “Build your own talent pipeline.”

Micromachining 6 Mar 2013

World’s Smallest Boring Head?

With a diameter range of 0.016” to 0.276”, this boring head is well-suited for a variety of micromachining applications.

4 Mar 2013

February MBI at 49.6 – Industry Essentially Flat

With a reading of 49.6, Gardner’s metalworking index showed that business activity in the metalworking industry was virtually flat in February 2013 compared to January 2013.

Workforce Development 1 Mar 2013

Haas Challenge Grant Supports Veteran Training

In support of Workshops for Warriors, the Gene Haas Foundation has offered a matching grant for as much as $100,000 to increase support of veteran training. Workshops for Warriors, a San Diego nonprofit, is helping address the need for workers as well as veterans’ needs for employment by providing free training and certification in manufacturing trade skills to veterans.

Workholding 28 Feb 2013

Work Handling’s Final Step

Machine tool accessories supplier Royal Products manufactures centers, but the company was damaging some of these parts because of its approach to work handling. Learn how the company changed it work handling approach, and was able to run lathes unattended.

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