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Fiber Optics Improve EDM Spark Monitoring, Wire Life
This controller uses fiber-optic cables to overcome major hurdles in monitoring EDM spark output, improving wire life and reducing voltage consumption.
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New Publisher Bryce Ellis Helps Move Modern Machine Shop Forward
Bryce Ellis has moved into the role of publisher of the magazine, replacing Travis Egan, who now works for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
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Additive Manufacturing's Relationship with Design
AM offers new possibilities for design but also introduces challenges. The latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine explores the relationship between the two.
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January 2019 Product Spotlight: Measurement and Inspection
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on equipment used for measuring and inspection, including gaging and tool setting.
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High Efficiency or High-Feed Milling?
Enabled by new cutting tool and CAD/CAM technology, the cutting strategies of high-efficiency and high-feed milling are now within reach of any shop. Each can dramatically increase roughing metal removal rates yet provide significantly longer tool life.
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Mark Albert's Long-Running Monthly Column Marks Its End
My long string of monthly commentaries is coming to a close.
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Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking Set Two-Year Expansion Record
December’s Index marked 24 consecutive months of growth.
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Earn Recognition for Your Reshoring Efforts
Companies that have successfully reshored products, parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting or machining, including additive manufacturing, are invited to apply by January 31 for the Second National Reshoring Award.
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Buying a Grinder: The Appeal and Construction of a Grinding Machine
The first step to buying a new grinding machine is understanding how it works. Learn more about the makeup of grinding machines, including multi-spindle machines.
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How Is Digitalization Affecting the Manufacturing Supply Chain?
Leaders across the supply chain offered their thoughts during a recent panel presentation.
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Voice Recognition Technology Is Changing How You Work with Machine Tools
You may scoff at the idea of talking to your machine tools, but voice-activated HMIs are changing how we interact with machine tools, and the advantages are greater than you think.
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The Sign on the Wall When I First Met Mark Albert: “When In Doubt, Tell the Truth”
Not just writing, but writing with integrity, is the work and the craft to which Mark Albert gave his career.
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