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Modern Machine Shop: July Edition
The newest edition of Modern Machine Shop is now available! Check out the July issue to get the latest from our editorial team and contributors.
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New Modular Tool Options for Small Spindle Milling
Tooling options have been limited for small spindle milling applications. Now modular, indexable systems are available that provide broad flexibility to get the right cutter for the job with less inventory and at lower cost.
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Q&A: How Universal Robots Developed the UR20, a New 20kg Industrial Cobot
Anders Beck, VP of Innovation at Universal Robots, talks about the journey to building a cobot that pushes the boundaries of the technology’s capabilities.
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Universal Workholding Solution Grips Challenging Parts
IMTS22: Norgren Workholding’s Adaptix can be quickly set up and grip unique parts for high mix, low volume orders.
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View From My Shop Episode 5: Inside a Full Five-Axis Shop With KCS Advanced Machining
In this episode of our shop tour series, KCS Advanced Machining takes us inside their shop and breaks down why they decided to invest completely in five-axis machining centers.
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How An Airline Addressed Supply Chain Issues with 3D Printing
COVID-19 not only grounded most of Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) fleet in 2020, but also limited its access to engine covers critical for safe storage. CNE Engineering used BigRep machines to 3D print molds to produce the covers.
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3D Printed Metal Component for CNC Machining Center: The Cool Parts Show #47
Machine tool maker DMG MORI improved this coolant delivery adapter by making the part through additive manufacturing instead of machining. One of the viewer-chosen winners of The Cool Parts Showcase.
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168 Manufacturing Debuts Automated Coolant Delivery System
The company presents its FullShop automated control system for dispensing and monitoring coolant at IMTS 2022.
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Digital Manufacturing Game Changers at IMTS
Stay on top of the technologies poised to shake up your shop floor. Here are some of the most disruptive digital manufacturing technologies on display today.
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Understanding Errors In Hand-Held Measuring Instruments
Different instruments (and different operators) are prone to different errors.
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Heavy Engineering: The Complex Logistics of Moving Large Machine Tools
One of our fascinations with large-format machine tools has little to do with their capabilities, but everything to do with the logistics involved with getting them up and running. Here’s how one of the world’s oldest builders of giant machine tools tackles the challenge.
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When to Use Custom Macros With a CAM System
Custom macros can offer benefits even when using a CAM system to prepare programs – but must be implemented with the right considerations.
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