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Metalworking Index Signals Slowing Expansion in November 2020
The Gardner Business Index: Metalwork fell to 50.2 in November 2020, indicating that while growth has continued, it is slowing and could turn to another contraction.
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Shifting From On-Machine to Offline Programming
In the midst of learning to program its CNC milling machines offline and the promise of using that experience to transfer more work to its Swiss-type lathe, an Ohio job shop is changing its company culture and taking on more complex work.
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When to Use 2D or 3D Surface Measurement
Instead of committing exclusively to 2D or 3D surface measurement, shops should consider their use cases.
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Job Shop Automates Using Cobot Arm
Loading and unloading a repetitive job was straining employees at B.I.C. Precision Machine, so the shop integrated a cobot arm from Absolute Machine Tools into its production process.
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IMTS Spark: MMS Editors Choose Favorite Article of 2020
The editors of Modern Machine Shop share observations of reporting on metalworking facilities and their conversations with metalworking leaders.
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Exploring Virtual Internships in Manufacturing
Allison Giddens of Win-Tech Inc. describes how she turned Win-Tech’s high school internship from COVID cancellation to virtual success.
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Why Binderless CBN Inserts Turn Titanium Faster
A new formulation of cubic boron nitride could provide a more solid alternative to cemented carbide as finish-machining becomes more demanding.
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Can Nanotechnology Redefine Metalworking Fluid?
Tiny onions provide a maintenance-reducing alternative to hazardous chemicals for cooling and lubricating parts.
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5 Common Mistakes When Using CNC Machines
Spend enough time on the shop floor and you will see some of the same mistakes time and again.
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Custom Control Adds Accuracy, Flexibility to New Machine Tool
A new boring-mill machine with a custom control is helping a shop hold tighter tolerances and accommodate rapid travel rates for faster machining.
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How Machine Shops Can Optimize During a Lull
Advice for using downtime to improve your machine shop.
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2021 Will Be Dramatic, Too — How Is Your Tooling?
The time is now to take stock of your tools. Recently posted articles explore the potential impact of tooling technology.
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