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An Introduction to Modern Machine Shop's Top Shops Program
Presented by Gardner Intelligence, an annual benchmarking program helps CNC machining businesses specifically evaluate and improve performance.
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Workholding Considerations for Five-Axis Machining
Five-axis workholding isn’t just about applying technology; it’s also about applying a different mindset.
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New Educational Series from Additive Manufacturing Media
Additive Manufacturing Media is releasing AM InDepth, a series on 3D manufacturing, as a part of IMTS Spark.
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Solid Construction and Fourth Axis Are Highlights of Shop’s Newest VMC
A vertical machining center with a fourth axis from Kent USA enables Mega Industries LLC to serve national laboratories quickly and accurately.
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Video: 3D Printed Tool Illustrates the Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Machining
Is AM an aid to machining? A competitor? It’s both. The Cool Parts Show looks at a milling tool design made possible by 3D printing.
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Video: Topology Optimization in Action
What is topology optimization, and how does it work? See the process for lightweighting a legacy part step-by-step using this design strategy in the video in this blog post.
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The Harsh Realities of Additive Manufacturing
Now is the time to start talking about what is really holding additive manufacturing back.
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Additive Manufacturing Media Kicks Off Season Three of "The Cool Parts Show"
This hit web series continues with more episodes about industrial 3D printing.
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Video: Starting Your Own Machine Shop — the Rewards and Challenges
The owner of Dan’s Custom Machining on the decision to go full-time with his machining business, advice for future shop owners, and whether buying machine tools is fun.
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Sometimes No-Quoting RFQs is Essential for Efficiency
Accepting only RFQs that work toward a company’s goals and learning how to manage those efficiently can build better businesses and customer relationships.
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Centralized Filtration Key to Company Growth
By investing in a Transor Filter System, Advanced Tooling Inc. was able to immediately improve cycle times and gain a consistent cutting environment.
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Monitoring the State of Tool Monitoring
Digital technology that enables tool changes to be triggered by data-driven predictions of tool wear rather than part counts also is opening the door to other opportunities for optimizing production. A look at in-the-field applications shows that advanced tool monitoring is a step toward plant-wide digitalization.
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