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World Machine Tool Production and Consumption Modestly Down in 2022
While global machine tool activity slid back to 2020 levels last year, overall production and consumption were still at historically healthy levels.
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Shop Quotes Smarter, Works Harder with Machine Monitoring
Temco first installed MT-LINKi to optimize quoting. Now, the software helps the shop optimize its machines — and machine purchases.
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You Are Not Spending Enough on Gaging
Is there an intuitive ratio shaping shops’ perceptions of how much gaging capacity is appropriate for their machining capacity? Much has changed; that ratio might need to be reconsidered.
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Give Job Shop Digitalization a Customer Focus
Implementing the integrated digital technologies and automation that enhance the customer's experience should be a priority for job shops and contract manufacturers.
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CNC-Related Features of Custom Macro
CNC-related features of custom macro are separated into two topics: system variables and user-defined G and M codes. This column explores both.
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Modern Machine Shop Celebrates 95th Anniversary
Staying adaptable and leading through change for 95 years and counting, Modern Machine Shop celebrates its 95th Anniversary since its first publication in 1928.
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Combining Multiple Probes: A Recipe for Success
Combining measurement techniques enables a wide range of relational characteristics to be measured with just one or two sensors.
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Manufacturing Technology and Training in Europe
NTMA’s European Tech Tour exposed attendees to the latest technology and traditional training methods used by European manufacturers.
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The Impact of Cutting Teeth Spacing on Machining Stability
Many cutter designs are available, and variable teeth spacing (or variable pitch) cutters can be used to influence milling stability. Let’s discuss why teeth spacing affects stability.
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Using Jaws as Grippers Enables Flexible, Low-Cost Automation
VersaBuilt’s automation systems significantly boosted Innovative Fabrication’s revenue. In return, the shop has helped VersaBuilt optimize its products.
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High RPM Spindles: 5 Advantages for 5-axis CNC Machines
Explore five crucial ways equipping 5-axis CNC machines with Air Turbine Spindles® can achieve the speeds necessary to overcome manufacturing challenges.
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How to Mitigate Chatter to Boost Machining Rates
There are usually better solutions to chatter than just reducing the feed rate. Through vibration analysis, the chatter problem can be solved, enabling much higher metal removal rates, better quality and longer tool life.
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