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CNC Machining as a Business Strategy for 3D Printing
As the additive manufacturing company 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing prepares for production, it has one critical advantage over the competition: a standalone CNC machine shop.
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Adjusting Supply Chains in U.S. Manufacturing
As the novel coronavirus presents challenges for manufacturers and new opportunities for suppliers, manufacturers should not miss the chance to strengthen their supply chains.
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Multi-Pallet Machines Help Shop Produce Ventilator Components
NRL & Associates’ business plan relies on using multi-pallet machines for unattended machining, so when two of its customers increased production of ventilators, the shop quickly brought in a new multi-pallet machine and automation system to meet the demand.
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Introduction to Digital Depth Gage Styles
There are many digital calipers specifically designed as depth gages. They share some common features but come in a variety of styles. Here are several to consider.
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Drone Manufacturer Applies 3D Printing for More Efficient Engines
Cobra Aero's metal 3D printer has been running "practically non-stop" since it was purchased last year. Two major wins for this process.
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Air Casters Keep Shop Floors Damage-Free
Using air casters from AeroGo helps machine tool manufacturer AgieCharmilles, a division of GF Machining Solutions, move equipment around its showroom without denting or scratching its new epoxy floor.
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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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Video: Hurco Machining Center Adapted Into N95 Mask Production System
CNC machines can do more than we think. They are automation platforms for insourcing.
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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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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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