Derek Korn

Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

Variations on the Rotary Transfer Theme

A Hydromat open house event demonstrates the degree to which rotary transfer machines can be tailored to specific high-volume applications.

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The Other “Big Data:” How Will You Collect It?

Have you established a mechanism for culling your experienced machinists’ shopfloor knowledge before they move on?

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Micromachining

Machining Micro Parts for Medical

This shop’s micromachining needs, primarily for medical components, ultimately led to the development of a new multifunction turning center platform geared toward producing tiny parts complete.

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Top Shops

The Value of Benchmarking

Our sixth-annual Top Shops benchmarking survey runs through Feb. 29. Learn why it’s valuable to participate.

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Grinding

“Swiss Automatic” Grinder…Made in Jersey

This microgrinding machine uses a hydrostatic bearing akin to the guide bushing on a sliding-headstock, Swiss-type lathe to grind really long, really skinny parts.

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Turn/Mill

3 Design Elements for Effective Turning on a 5 Axis Machine

Here are three design elements that enable this five-axis machine to effectively turn workpieces, even if they aren’t symmetric.

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Top Shops

Leveraging LinkedIn?

Leading shops use LinkedIn more these days. Consider joining our growing LinkedIn community to pose questions and share your thoughts with other Top Shops in North America.

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Medical

Meeting Microgrinding Challenges

A technology for microgrinding reminiscent of Swiss-type machines' sliding headstocks can handle higher length-to-diameter ratios in the grinding of medical guidewires and other long, skinny parts.

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New Vincennes University Education Center Unveiled

Take a look inside the new Vincennes University Gene Haas Training and Education Center, which offers CNC courses for veterans and the under-employed.

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Toolholders

Three Angle Head Considerations

There’s more to getting started using these accessories than simply loading them into your machine’s spindle.

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See Big Millturns Machining in Michigan

The new Autania “Tec Center” in Wixom enables shops to see and test large multitasking machines from Austria-based WFL, as well as grinding and spline-rolling equipment from other Autania AG member companies.

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Basics

Technology for Turning on a Five-Axis Machine

A turning tool adapter that mounts to the MCT five-axis machine isolates the main spindle bearing from the shock of turning operations.

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