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CNC Machine Programming: Dealing with Spindle Probe Results in Real Time

There are several situations in which a CNC programmer must work with spindle probe results in the G-code program itself. Here are some strategies to consider.

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Die/Mold

Video: The Importance of Reshoring Mold and Die Manufacturing

The die and mold tooling sector controls a manufacturing market more than 10 times larger than the market this tooling is used in. Experts discuss why the price savings of offshoring tooling misses the total cost of sending tooling work away.

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Smarter Sourcing – Insights and Strategies for Reshoring, Sourcing and Made In America

The progressive webinar series moves from a detailed overview of reshoring to more focused views on cases for and case studies on reshoring and local sourcing planning / preparedness for OEMs, contract manufacturers and how the government can and should play a role in the Made In America manufacturing imperative.

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Quick-Change Tooling Improves Swiss Lathe Profits

Horn USA has developed quick-change tooling systems to drastically reduce set-up and toolchange times for Swiss-type lathes, including those with through coolant.

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EDM

Online Store for EDM Wire Gives Small Shops A Boost

Online ordering of a small number of EDM wire in spools encourages small shops to use premium wire types for faster cuts, better results and overall lower cost.

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Additive Manufacturing vs. COVID-19: Protecting Your Ideas for Protecting Others

Reporting from the front lines of the fight against the Coronavirus – battling liability and IP issues.

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Artificial Intelligence from an Intelligent Amplifier

With intelligent amplifiers providing measuring capabilities and easier setups, it’s easier than ever to understand what is going on in the manufacturing process in real time.

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Measurement

Cord Cutting and Code Reading Make Gaging Smarter

Many companies have “cut the cord” to streamline metrology operations and data management. Barcode scanning is an additional option.

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Automation

Download the Automation Content Collection

Automation is one of the most important long-term trends reshaping machining. Presented by Makino, this downloadable collection compiles some of our most popular recent stories on machine shops succeeding with automation.

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How a Worksheet Can Elevate AM Success

How a simple worksheet can help improve success with additive manufacturing.

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Machining: Trade or Technology?

The answer has to do with how people view the job. Maybe reframing machining as a technology could better reflect the exciting progress the trade has made over the decades. 

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IMTS 2020 Canceled in Compliance with Coronavirus Precautions

It is the first time IMTS has had to cancel a show since World War II. 

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