MMS Blog

Metalworking Fluids 6 Nov 2014

Hybrid Lubricant Offers Advantages

An organic-urea-based, oil/grease hybrid lubricant can reduce machine maintenance costs and lead to longer coolant life.

5 Nov 2014

November Digital Edition Now Available

The digital November issue of Modern Machine Shop is now available. The cover story details how it might be better to hire an employee based on his or her strengths and aptitude rather than a hard set of skills.

3 Nov 2014

"Made in Elk Grove" Connects Manufacturing Community

The “Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo,” which took place at the Elk Grove Village Business Park, just outside Chicago, attracted more than 100 exhibitors and nearly 1,000 registered attendees.

Measurement 31 Oct 2014

Get Focused

Microscopes offer the magnification necessary to inspect small parts, but the in-focus viewing field can be limited. A digital microscope with autofocusing capabilities can simplify inspection by creating composite images that show the entire selected field in focus at once.

30 Oct 2014

So What Do You Do Exactly?

Have you ever been in a situation in which you are trying to explain your day-to-day job to someone, and you get a glazed-over stare? When talking manufacturing, anything past the concept of an assembly line tends to lose your audience.

Metalworking Fluids 29 Oct 2014

Ensuring Accuracy by Containing Coolant

One of the details that has been improved on a new cylindrical grinder is a casting design that isolates coolant from affecting the structure of the machine.

28 Oct 2014

The Value of a Photo

Per the common adage, much can be communicated in just one shot.

24 Oct 2014

The Joy of CNC Machining

James A. Harvey's new book, "CNC Trade Secrets, A Guide to CNC Machine Shop Practices," offers great advice and oodles of practical tips and checklists for shop personnel newly introduced to CNC machining. What makes the book readable and appealing is that the author clearly enjoys working with CNC technology.

Toolholders 23 Oct 2014

Weldon-Flat Tools in a Precision Toolholder

This system uses the standard Weldon flat so that end mills do not have to be modified for locking in place when a precision toolholder takes high-force cuts.

22 Oct 2014

Looking to Lower Lighting Costs?

Savings can be realized by changing not only overhead facility lighting to more efficient units, but also equipment lighting fixtures.

Workforce Development 21 Oct 2014

Strengths First, Skills Later

The best indicators of a manufacturing employee’s success might be attributes that don’t appear on a résumé.

Horizontal Machining Centers 21 Oct 2014

A Production Line Takes Shape

Although Pointe Precision built its reputation on low-volume, high-complexity aerospace and medical parts, its expansive high-volume production line may be its biggest success to date. Sound decision-making and attention to details at every step are the keys to this success.