Articles
When Laser Cutting Precision Begins with the Quote
A harmonious marriage of CNC machining and sheet-metal fabricating equipment depends on identifying the right process and the right price for every part.
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6 Tips for Training on a Swiss-Type Lathe
There are nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe. Derek Korn, Production Machining’s editor in chief, shares suggestions from a CNC machine shop.
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Robots Combine for Faster DED Build Rate (Video)
The Medusa system merges multiple robots into a single system for efficient additive manufacturing of large metal parts.
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Digital Demo: A Digital Approach to Machining Better Parts
Watch how one company combines three digital manufacturing technologies to machine a complex part.
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Speedy Setups Secure a Quick-Turn Niche
A talent for live-tool lathe changeovers keeps Kustom Machining & Manufacturing’s customers coming back for more.
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Best Practices: Machining Difficult Materials
Cutting hardened steel, titanium and other difficult materials requires picking the right tools, eliminating spindle runout and relying on best practices to achieve tight part tolerances.
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Zero-Adjustment Bar Pullers Simplify Turning Automation
Spring-loaded grippers and adjustable programming are enabling bar pullers to fulfill their promise to save time and money in CNC turning automation.
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Friction Stir Welding & Machining On One Platform
USA CNC Manufacturer C.R. Onsrud showcases friction stir welding and machining on one machine to reduce part handling, fixturing, and eliminate the need for additional machinery and employees. (Sponsored)
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Automated Multitasking Machine Drops Parts Complete
This automated multitasking machine with an integrated robot eliminates the need to run parts across multiple machines, saving floor space, setup time and labor.
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Can Transparency Bring More Efficient Sourcing?
A resource that aims to be free for machine shops asks detailed capability information so parts can be matched to producers, and OEMs can target RFQs to shops that are ready to run the work.
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March Metalworking Activity Continues January Trends
The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking saw expanding activity in new orders, production and backlog at slightly increased rates in March.
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Putting Production on Repeat with Machine Tool Automation
Cobots and automation advances have spurred tooling and workholding innovations like Big Daishowa’s zero-point workholding system and EWA fine boring head.
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