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This Die And Mold Shop's World Is Round
Making die sets and mold components calls on most metalworking disciplines. Milling, EDM and grinding all come into play. Hard turning is the specialty at this Midwest shop. Here's how they successfully apply this sometimes elusive technology.
Read MoreGetting Some Pie
A metalworking marketing trend of note is the resurgence of the job shop or contract manufacturer. At IMTS, for example, these businesses were the darlings of several machine tool and accessory suppliers, who could be seen tripping over each other to court this seemingly, suddenly rediscovered market.
Read MoreD&E Industries Revisited
Four years ago, in my first column for Modern Machine Shop, I wrote about a long time friend of mine, Jack Klim. Jack is president of D&E Industries in my hometown, Huntington, West Virginia.
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Machining Success From Insert Failure
Indexable inserts do not last forever, but some fail prematurely. By selecting the right insert, shops can extend tool life.
Read MoreFour Considerations For Selecting Chucks And Arbors
For many rotational part applications, both ID and OD, a standard three-jaw chuck is sufficient. But if more specialized workholding is needed, here are some questions you must consider.
Read MoreNovember 5 And More!
On November 5, Americans are invited to go to the polls and vote in our national election. For many of us, the voting booth symbolizes our participation in American democracy.
Read MoreFinding New Life
One would think that in all of man's exploration of planet Earth, most of what's findable has been found. It would seem that the big discoveries have already been made.
Read MoreSoft Turning Is Key To Hard Turning
For this contract shop, it's what happens before heat treat that ensures hard turning process success. They've learned getting it right early eliminates problems later.
Read MoreWhat Is That?
When we travel with the kids, a favorite stop is Cracker Barrel. For those of you not familiar, it's a restaurant chain specializing in home cooked food, of the meat, potatoes and gravy variety.
Read MoreShowing Up
Impossible as it seems, two years have come and gone since our industry last got together for its biennial reunion at IMTS. As September (1996) approaches, anticipation for this year's edition heightens.
Read MorePartnership Prototype
In our personal and professional lives, we encounter a wide variety of partnerships. There are silent partners, marriage partners, doubles partners and trading partners.
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