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Solid Construction and Fourth Axis Are Highlights of Shop’s Newest VMC
A vertical machining center with a fourth axis from Kent USA enables Mega Industries LLC to serve national laboratories quickly and accurately.
Read MoreVideo: 3D Printed Tool Illustrates the Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Machining
Is AM an aid to machining? A competitor? It’s both. The Cool Parts Show looks at a milling tool design made possible by 3D printing.
WatchVideo: Topology Optimization in Action
What is topology optimization, and how does it work? See the process for lightweighting a legacy part step-by-step using this design strategy in the video in this blog post.
WatchThe Harsh Realities of Additive Manufacturing
Now is the time to start talking about what is really holding additive manufacturing back.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing Media Kicks Off Season Three of "The Cool Parts Show"
This hit web series continues with more episodes about industrial 3D printing.
Read MoreVideo: Starting Your Own Machine Shop — the Rewards and Challenges
The owner of Dan’s Custom Machining on the decision to go full-time with his machining business, advice for future shop owners, and whether buying machine tools is fun.
WatchSometimes No-Quoting RFQs is Essential for Efficiency
Accepting only RFQs that work toward a company’s goals and learning how to manage those efficiently can build better businesses and customer relationships.
Read MoreCentralized Filtration Key to Company Growth
By investing in a Transor Filter System, Advanced Tooling Inc. was able to immediately improve cycle times and gain a consistent cutting environment.
Read MoreMonitoring the State of Tool Monitoring
Digital technology that enables tool changes to be triggered by data-driven predictions of tool wear rather than part counts also is opening the door to other opportunities for optimizing production. A look at in-the-field applications shows that advanced tool monitoring is a step toward plant-wide digitalization.
Read MoreJune 2020 A Strong Month for Machine Tool Orders
The month-over-month rate of contraction in machine tool unit and dollar orders slowed sharply in June. The annual rate of contraction may be near or at a bottom.
Read MoreIntegrated CAM Software Automates Data Transition From Engineering to Production
By switching to CAMWorks software, Decimal Engineering was able to boost its throughput and quality while saving time and money.
Read MoreGrowing a Job Shop into a Full-Service Manufacturer
By maximizing employee satisfaction, adding fabrication and other services, and always keeping open machine capacity, Square Deal has grown from a seven-person job shop to a full-service manufacturer that employs hundreds.
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