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ISO Changes: Managing Risk
The new ISO 9001:2015 standard emphasizes risk assessment. Medical shops with ISO 13485 certification already manage this.
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From Shop to Shop Management Software Provider
A co-founder of a machine shop that developed its own web-based shop management software explains why the decision was made to sell the shop and go into the software business.
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New Tooling Technologies for Today, Tomorrow
A recent visit to Sandvik Coromant’s headquarters in Sandviken, Sweden, revealed a handful of technologies that will impact machining and machine monitoring moving forward.
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Complete Machining of Large Aerospace Parts
Machine Specialties Inc. needed to produce large parts with a constantly increasing degree of complexity. The M120 Millturn from WFL enables the shop to process large components in only one clamping.
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Overcoming the Challenges of Threading Hardened Parts
Threading hardened parts resulted in long cycle times and fast tool wear for one shop. Seco's Secomax CBN200 insert grade reduced threading cycle time by a third.
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Vibratory Finishing System Handles Delicate Die Castings
Kovolis Hedvikov A.S. needed a flexible finishing process integrated into its existing production scheme. Rosler's continuous-feed vibratory system provided efficient finishing of large, delicate die castings.
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EDM Machine Probing Possibilities
Probing options for electrical discharge machining equipment range from simple to sophisticated. Here are options for wire, sinker and hole-drilling EDM.
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When to Use a Diaphragm Chuck
The accuracy and repeatability of these chucks make them well-suited for a number of workholding applications.
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Seen in a Sidebar
Although one of my recent stories focused on peel grinding, it also included a sidebar about an alternate through-coolant grinding wheel dresser. READ MORE
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Shop Management System Streamlines Aerospace Production
For Sealth Aero Marine, jobs were hard to track and production information was hard to access. ProShop, from Adion Systems made these processes easier and improved sales and on-time deliveries.
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Better Cutting Tool Production after Fire’s Destruction
A fire destroyed Taurus Tool and Engineering's facility, hindering improvement efforts. In its new facility, the company relies on ANCA tool grinding machines for standardized, streamlined production.
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Honing System Eliminates a Gun Barrel Lapping Operation
Pac-Nor Barreling Inc.'s manual lapping of gun barrels was tedious and time-consuming. Sunnen's HTE honing machine eliminated manual pre-lapping and improved barrel consistency.
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