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Study Details Advantages of MQL for Micromachining
A recent study found that Minimum Quantity Lubrication increased tool life by 100 times versus dry micromachining of 316L stainless steel.
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Tidy Machining Cell
A compact cell designed by Gosiger Automation demonstrates the advantages of automated turning and inspection for long stretches of unattended operation.
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Can You Set Yourself up for Good Luck?
It’s possible to position yourself for encountering good luck more frequently.
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Engineering and Manufacturing Philanthropy
My January MMS column introduces May We Help, a Cincinnati non-profit that creates and makes free assistive devices for people with disabilities. Learn more about this organization, its plans and its needs.
Read MoreEngineering and Manufacturing Generosity
Selfless volunteers at a Cincinnati non-profit create and make free assistive devices for people with disabilities. To them, the season of giving has no end.
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What if You Moved in with a Customer?
This shop owner has established a close relationship with one of his biggest customers. In fact, he moved his operation inside that customer’s facility a couple years ago.
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See Machining Technology for Performance Racing
Learn about the 25th edition of the Performance Racing Industry show and some of the machining equipment that was displayed there.
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Machining Technology for Performance Racing
This slideshow features some of the machining equipment on display at the 25th edition of the Performance Racing Industry show.
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Seeing Lean
A Northwestern shop has made a strong commitment to kaizen, so much so that it devotes 5 percent of company time to continuous improvement activities. This has led to multiple ideas that have enabled the shop to become more efficient and effective.
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Coolant Reclamation Unit on Call
Portability enables this coolant reclamation unit to be used on many different machines. Plus, it does its thing while the machine tool remains operating.
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Nozzle Considerations
How coolant is delivered to a grinding wheel can greatly impact the overall grinding process.
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Running with It
Shopfloor employees at this shop didn’t fear a new programming strategy. In fact, they’ve taken it upon themselves to leverage the strategy and become even more efficient.
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