Derek Korn

Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

In Need of “Floor-Ready” Prospects?

This collaborative training initiative gives shopfloor prospects the chance to contribute right away.

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“Floor-Ready” Prospects

Training through close collaboration among educators, manufacturers and equipment builders gives shopfloor prospects the chance to contribute right away.

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10 Things That Caught My Eye at Gear Expo

Check out a slideshow of equipment spotted at the 2013 edition of Gear Expo, the show’s largest edition in more than a decade.

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No Excuses

Think you have challenges? Chances are they pale in comparison with the ones this engineer overcomes.

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Grinding

Spending a Day at the Gear Expo

See a slideshow of equipment spotted at the 2013 edition of Gear Expo, the show’s largest edition in more than a decade.

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Turning Machines

Multitasking's "Big" Advantage

As demonstrated at this Cincinnati-area shop, machines that both mill and turn shine brightest when workpieces are massive.

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Three Videos I Want You to See

Although you won’t learn about some new machining technique to apply, the time spent watching these manufacturing-related videos is well worth it.

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Workholding

The “Headless Bolt” Fixturing Alternative

This fastener enables fast workpiece change-overs compared to conventional bolts and less cutter interference thanks to its compact design.

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The Value of a Portable Second-Op Machine

A portable second-op machine can make more effective use of labor while freeing primary machines to carry out the complicated work they were designed to perform.

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Water Recycling: The Vacuum Alternative

An evaporator system is an affordable, yet effective, alternative for manufacturing water reuse and recycling.

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Five-Axis

5 to 10 for 5

An auto tuning option for Okuma five-axis machines is said to reduce tuning time for geometric errors from five hours to just 10 minutes.

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Get the Handbook on MQL

A free handbook from Unist explains the benefits of minimum quantity lubrication and offers advice for those interested in moving away from conventional flood coolants.

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