MMS Blog

13 Jun 2018

MMS Looks Back: 1950s - NC? What’s NC?

Numerical control was first mentioned in the pages of Modern Machine Shop in the mid-1950s. It proved to be the biggest disruptive machining technology of that era—maybe even the biggest disruptive technology ever. This story is part of our 90th anniversary series.

Grinding 12 Jun 2018

MMS Looks Back: 1940s - How They Rolled During World War II

What has changed in roller bearing manufacturing? The Timken Company and Modern Machine Shop reunite to explore the topic we covered 75 years ago. This story is part of our 90th anniversary series.

EDM 11 Jun 2018

Overcoming the Limits of Hard Milling with EDM

An unusual opportunity led a maker of die-cast dies to reconsider its emphasis on hard milling and take another look at its use of EDM.

Turning Machines 10 Jun 2018

Manufacturing News of Note: June 2018

Esab collaborates on a podcast series, EuroBlech 2018 gears up for its 25th event, and other industry news.

Economics 9 Jun 2018

Supply Chain and Employment Activity Sustain Index

The Metalworking Index’s component movement indicates maturing expansion.

8 Jun 2018

Special 90th Anniversary Issue

The June 2018 digital edition of Modern Machine Shop covers topics such as die/mold machining and circle-segment tools. This issue also looks back at nine decades of covering machining practices.

ERP Systems That Grow with Your Business

A shop control system must be able to adapt as a shop changes its equipment or workflow, or if it adds new business units. The key is finding a cloud-based ERP system that grows with your business over time. (Sponsored Content)

6 Jun 2018

MMS Looks Back: 1930s - Machine Shops Take a Belting in the Depression

Even when harsh economic conditions have business at a creep, manufacturing methods and shopfloor practices must move forward. The means of powering machine tools is a case in point. This article is part of our 90th anniversary series.