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Top Shops 2013: JD Machine
Benchmarking is important to our 2013 Business Strategy Honors Program winner.
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Top Shops 2013: Micro-Matics
Our Human Resources Honors Program winner for 2013 uses a variety of tools to both retain good employees and keep them engaged.
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Ever Considered a “Nested-Plate” Approach?
This past story explains why a shop stopped sawing blanks and starting machining components straight out of from large plate. Vacuum workholding was key to this new strategy.
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Top Shops 2013: WSI Industries
Our Shopfloor Practices Honors Program winner for 2013 thoughtfully considers the best shopfloor practices to support its advanced machining capabilities.
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Which Came First?
Sometimes an article spurs us to take supporting video. Sometimes video spurs an article.
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The Evolution of the Retention Pin
A new retention pin design enables the spring-loaded workholding devices to do more than simply ease part loading. They can clamp parts, too.
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Taking Legos to the Next Level
Watch machining performed on an NC mill and lathe made out of Legos.
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Leveraging Laser Technology
Bruce Boone says laser technology enables him to make specialized rings from titanium and other materials that his competitors can’t offer.
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Hole Making as a Core Competency
This manufacturer leverages various nonconventional machining processes to create accurate holes in a range of tough materials. In fact, precision hole-making has become one of its specialties.
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“Right-Sized” Machine for Structural Aerospace Parts
This five-axis machine offers a compact footprint and atypical automated pallet changing system for small, yet challenging aerospace structural components.
Read MoreRemembering What We’ve Got
Though unfortunate, it is human nature to take what we have for granted. Every once in a while, we need reminders about how lucky we are.
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Consider the Material
Starting with thick-walled, seamless tubes instead of solid barstock makes better sense for certain stainless cylindrical parts.
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