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Hybrid Metal 3D Printer Enables Quick-turn Prototyping
IMTS: Matsuura Machinery’s Lumex Avance hybrid metal 3D printers are said to enable lights-out production for highly accurate parts from metal powders.
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How to Choose the Right Cut Off When Measuring Roughness
Measurement results for surface finishing parameters can vary depending on the filter parameter (Lc), also known as the cutoff.
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Buying a Lathe: The Basics
Lathes represent some of the oldest machining technology, but it’s still helpful to remember the basics when considering the purchase of a new turning machine.
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The Job Shop Is the First Half of the Business
By day, NTL Industries went from a lathe and a mill in a home garage to an 11-employee enterprise in under five years. By night, it tackles a new future.
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Understanding G27, G28, G29 and G30
Take a closer look at these reference position commands.
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Industrial Fiber Laser Solutions for Marking and Traceability
IMTS22: Dapra’s latest industrial-grade fiber laser marking and engraving technology provides reliable performance, fast cycle times and outstanding flexibility to fit any manufacturing environment.
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View From My Shop Episode 6: Baker Industries' Huge Parts and Massive Machining Centers
In the latest episode of The View From My Shop, Modern Machine Shop takes a tour of Baker Industries, a manufacturer of tooling, prototypes and low-volume production components. See how this large-scale operation gets everything done across multiple facilities on the same site.
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How Manufacturing Data Can Save the World
Digital spaces rooted in real-world sensor data help scale big ideas and move humanity toward a more sustainable, autonomous future.
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Drill Sharpeners Keep Tools Cutting
IMTS22: Darex showcases its range of drill sharpening solutions.
Read MoreFull Coverage Lift Magnets Safely Improve Burn Table Output
IMTS22: Eriez’ air-operated Burn Table Full Coverage Lift Magnet Systems utilize a large full-contact magnetic surface area to move multiple parts in a single lift. The system is said to quadruple burn table production and improve safety conditions.
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Additive Mindset Can Aid Machinists
The mindset for additive flips subtractive thinking inside out.
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Soraluce Demonstrates Hardware and Software Advances at Annual Summit
The company continues to refine its large-format machine tools with its dynamic workpiece stabilization capabilities and connected software infrastructure.
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