MMS Blog

Kennametal CEO Speaks at National Press Club

Carlos Cardoso emphasizes manufacturing careers and the need for manufacturers to more-actively educate young people about these opportunities.

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Holemaking

Advancing Manufacturing, Tomorrow and Today

A drilling solution improves the production of a component that is critical for correcting spinal disorders. Meanwhile, an apprenticeship program ensures that improvements like this one can continue into the future.

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An Alternate Micromachining Process for Composites

This process combines sandblasting and photolithography to enable fast machining of multiple, accurate features into composites.

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Workholding

Small Engine Precision Fuels Fifth-Axis Production Concept

The challenge holding tight tolerances for its billet RC helicopter engine components drove this company to develop an innovative fifth-axis tombstone device to complete multiple parts on an HMC in one setup.

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Top Shops

Access the 2011 Top Shops Executive Summary

Review Modern Machine Shop’s 2011 Top Shops Executive Summary to find out how your shop compares to the top 20 percent of U.S. machining businesses.

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Top Shops

Top Shops for 2011

Learn more about the 10 companies that were named “Top Shops” from last year's benchmarking survey.

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CAD Like a Video Game

During a recent Webinar, Spaceclaim demonstrated the ease of use of its CAD software.

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Basics

What a CNC Operator Needs to Know—At Least

The position of CNC operator requires certain basic skills and abilities. Mike Lynch, a noted MMS columnist, offers his insights into the bare minimum for effectiveness in this important job.

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Welcome to “The Shop”

Modern Machine Shop is rolling out a new e-newsletter called “The Shop.” The newsletter is a compilation of our latest blog posts that will be delivered to your inbox each Friday.

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A Bird’s-Eye View

Different shops serving different industries often have more in common than one might think.

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The Low Cost of a High-Price Tool

Sometimes a low purchase price doesn't mean that the total cost is also low.

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Stepping Up to the Plate

2011 has been a good year for manufacturing. Continuing into 2012, we need to work on finding appropriately skilled workers to fill the current demand for jobs and replace an aging workforce.

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