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All-Around Mill Improves Productivity and Cost for Valve Job

Adopting a mill with a double-negative rake and pockets compatible with multiple insert geometries enabled Progressive Metal Service to increase feed and lower scrap rates for a valve.

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IMTS

Ball-End Tool Contours, Chamfers and Finishes in One Pass for Most Materials

The new IMCO Carbide Tool Pow•R•Arc end mill, to be shown at IMTS 2022, emphasizes speed. The cutter is able to run and increase feed rates to machine one’s mold up to five times faster than a four-flute tool.  

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What Are the Limits to Make-to-Order Manufacturing?

Automated storage and retrieval system maker Modula produces a product with 2,000 parts and hundreds of variations that has to be completed within a customer’s site. Here is a picture of what is possible in making a product tailored to the customer.

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Basics

Understanding CNC Machine Accuracy and Repeatability

Properly evaluating machine tool capability requires understanding how the both user and the builder can influence precision.

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Automation

When Automating a Task Beats Automating the Process

A medical manufacturer proves why a high mix of complex work need not deter any manufacturer from automation, whether via robot or pallet system.   

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Top Shops

Top Shops on Display at IMTS

Join the Modern Machine Shop team and Top Shops Honorees to hear the latest benchmarking data and learn how they have innovated within their organizations and worked through the same struggles you may be experiencing.

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New Modular Tool Options for Small Spindle Milling

Tooling options have been limited for small spindle milling applications. Now modular, indexable systems are available that provide broad flexibility to get the right cutter for the job with less inventory and at lower cost.

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Automation

Q&A: How Universal Robots Developed the UR20, a New 20kg Industrial Cobot

Anders Beck, VP of Innovation at Universal Robots, talks about the journey to building a cobot that pushes the boundaries of the technology’s capabilities. 

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IMTS

Universal Workholding Solution Grips Challenging Parts

IMTS22: Norgren Workholding’s Adaptix can be quickly set up and grip unique parts for high mix, low volume orders.

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View From My Shop Episode 5: Inside a Full Five-Axis Shop With KCS Advanced Machining

In this episode of our shop tour series, KCS Advanced Machining takes us inside their shop and breaks down why they decided to invest completely in five-axis machining centers.

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How An Airline Addressed Supply Chain Issues with 3D Printing

COVID-19 not only grounded most of Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) fleet in 2020, but also limited its access to engine covers critical for safe storage. CNE Engineering used BigRep machines to 3D print molds to produce the covers. 

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3D Printed Metal Component for CNC Machining Center: The Cool Parts Show #47

Machine tool maker DMG MORI improved this coolant delivery adapter by making the part through additive manufacturing instead of machining. One of the viewer-chosen winners of The Cool Parts Showcase.

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