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MMS Blog
The Technology Of Lean Machining
This plant makes different choices for its machining cells depending on whether the parts to be machined there are known or unknown.
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Why Lifting Magnets Are Attractive
Compared to slings and chains, they save time and protect the part. Here are some of the basics of magnetic lifters.
Read MoreIs Your Web Site Costing You Customers?
With millions of engineers and technical buyers now using the Internet as a primary product sourcing tool, manufacturers of machine parts and components must ask: What’s the first impression my company makes? How is our Web site being perceived by those who use it to source parts, components and services?
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Growth In Uncertain Times - Through The Web
Small shops are the backbone of U.S. manufacturing. Like the shops profiled here, many are learning to rely on innovative means to attract new business.
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Korea On The Move
A number of the Korean machine tool manufacturers that recently attended SIMTOS, Korea's biennial machine tool show, say they are reaping the benefits of a healthy automotive industry and the booming Chinese market. In fact, the show's organizer, Korean Machine Tool Manufacturer's Association (KOMMA), expects machine tool production in Korea to increase by 10 percent this year, fueled by an export market it anticipates will remain strong.
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When 30K Is Not "High Speed"
With small tools, the speed that can be achieved with an add-on air-powered spindle may be needed just to use the tools effectively.
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Securing The Future
Multiple-part fixturing helps boost the output of these high-volume machining cells while preserving flexibility. The success of these cells is proving to be a critical component of this automotive part maker’s turnaround strategy.
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Just Enough Automation
Automated gantry loaders helped this shop make the transition from job shop to product line manufacturer.
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The Toolroom Lathe As An Alternative To CAM
The basic CNC lathe is not just for those who are new to NC. The ability to quickly program a job at the control can provide a quick alternative to programming off line.
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A Cool Deburring Technique
Ice blasting is a process that uses ice crystals as impact media to remove contaminants. It is popular in Europe for industrial cleaning work because it uses no detergents, solvents or abrasives.
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New Lasers Are Mainstreaming Micro-Machining
Technical demands from the electronic, medical, aerospace and other industries are pushing the boundaries of micro-machining to smaller and more precise tolerances. The application of laser technology is pacing the demands from industry for smaller geometries and increasingly tighter specifications.
Read MoreSetup Reduction Is Central to Lean Manufacturing
This shop cut average setup time nearly in half. Now small batches can move quickly through the production process, making the company more responsive to customer needs than ever before.
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