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Upon Further (A3) Review
Using lean manufacturing’s A3 problem-solving process, Genesis Attachments found that magnetic workholding could provide greater benefits than simply getting parts on and off machines faster.
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The Value of Reverse Engineering
Are you able to benefit from offering reverse engineering services like this shop?
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Creating Custom Pistons Using 3D Laser Scanning Technology
Laser scanning technology enables this racing piston maker design and machine custom sets of pistons in short order.
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Faced with a manufacturing talent pool that’s ankle-deep at best, shops must place greater emphasis on one’s personality when evaluating potential new hires.
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Some Laser Marking Basics
The proper marking method that should be used depends on the workpiece material and the quality requirements.
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Racing to Create Custom Pistons
Laser scanning technology enables this automotive aftermarket company to design and machine custom sets of pistons in short order.
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Moving Forward in Reverse
This versatile shop leverages portable CMM technology to steadily grow the reverse engineering portion of its business.
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Micromachining Composites with Sand
Sand blasting and photolithography combine to enable fast machining of multiple, accurate features into composites.
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You May Be *This Close* to Being Named a “Top Shop”
Here’s how to give your business the best shot at being named a “Top Shop.”
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Product from a Problem
Learn how the challenge of holding tight tolerances for RC helicopter engine components drove this company to develop an innovative fifth-axis tombstone device.
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Another Tool for Spotting Trends
The Top Shops benchmarking program enables you to compare your shop’s metrics with like businesses as well as those identified as top performers. In my case, it helps me spot trends in the ways machining equipment and strategies are being applied.
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