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CNC Machining on the Radio

MMS Editor Pete Zelinski spoke with public radio's Dustin Dwyer about CNC machining. Listen to the podcast from the “Changing Gears” project.

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Lose the Toolboxes?

Are individual toolboxes a source of waste?

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Avoiding Bandsaw Blunders

Two representatives from Simonds International offer five tips for avoiding common bandsaw mistakes.

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Die/Mold

Auto EDM Wire Changers Compete at the High End

Automatic EDM wire-change capability can improve efficiency and reduce costs for high-end tool and die work, especially parts with small internal radii.

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Machine Tool Orders Grow for 18 Consecutive Months

According to USMTO, machine tool orders in January 2012 were 1,771 units and $375,672,000. This was the 18th consecutive month of annual growth for unit and dollar sales.

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Upon Further (A3) Review

Using lean manufacturing’s A3 problem-solving process, Genesis Attachments found that magnetic workholding could provide greater benefits than simply getting parts on and off machines faster.

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Key Industry Groups Announce Merger at MFG Meeting

AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA—The American Machine Tool Distributors Association have merged. Although benefits and advantages to members of both trade groups are cited as the reason for the merger, the entire manufacturing industry appears to be well-served by this development.

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Senator Mitch McConnell Visits MAG

Senator Mitch McConnell visited the Hebron, Kentucky facility of machine tool builder MAG. It is vital to get our officials out to see what successful manufacturing in the united states looks like.

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Grinding

United Grinding Celebrates 30 Years in Virginia Location

United Grinding recently celebrated 30 years in its Fredericksburg, Virginia location with a ribbon-cutting event opening a newly expanded and renovated facility.

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The Value of Reverse Engineering

Are you able to benefit from offering reverse engineering services like this shop?

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The Tooling Cloud: Today and Tomorrow

Blue Swarf has developed the “Tooling Cloud,” a digital hub to help shops aggregate tool-related information.

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Quick-Change Chucks Offer More than Fast Jaw Changes

For this shop, eliminating the need for reboring is the most important benefit of QJR quick-change chucks from Kitagawa-Northtech.

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