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Re-Introducing Additive Manufacturing
If you’ve been a reader of Additive Manufacturing, the publication you receive is about to change. And if you’re not a subscriber, now is the perfect time to join us.
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The Potential for Wider Use of Ceramic Inserts
It’s possible that new phase-toughened ceramic insert technology could be used for more universal milling and turning applications.
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Great Minds Think Alike
Westec offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with NASA thought leaders at the SME Technology Interchange, which focuses on collaborations in advanced manufacturing.
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Cutting, Welding and Writing—Three Important Skills
Students who can demonstrate their welding and cutting skills in a team fabrication project are invited to enter a contest sponsored by Esab. The theme of the contest is “A Cut Above.” Students are also invited to submit a 500-word essay that conveys the contest theme. Prizes include cash and equipment. Deadline is December 31, 2015.
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August MBI Index at 43.3 – Lowest Index since July 2009
With a reading of 43.3, Gardner’s Metalworking Business Index showed that the industry contracted in August for the fifth month in a row to its lowest level since July 2009, when the index was 36.5.
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What’s an Externship?
M.A. Ford’s participation in an externship program proved to be a win-win, bridging manufacturing and education as well as opening a door to community involvement in what could be a useful model for other shops and OEMs.
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Cyber Security for Machine Shops and Manufacturers
Cyber security is now a major issue for manufacturers. Here's a handy list of guides, software and training centers offered by key U.S. government agencies to help companies lower the risk of cyber threats.
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Features for More Flexible Measurement
To support a variety of applications, materials and workpiece sizes, measurement and inspection equipment suppliers are offering features such as automated measuring and multiple sensors.
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Using an App to Adopt CNC Technology Faster
Learn about a company that made the leap into CNC technology thanks to a custom machine-operating/program-generating app that enabled its inexperienced people to effectively run its new CNC turning center.
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Online Education for Metal Cutting
A new e-learning program from Sandvik Coromant provides novice and experienced machine tool operators alike with an online approach to bolstering their metal cutting skills.
Read More“Spirograph” Generates Face Grooves on a Machining Center
Sandvik Coromant's unusual "SpiroGrooving" system uses an adjustable toolholder to machine API grooves on a machining center.
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