Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

28 Jun 2018

Being Part of Modern Machine Shop's Brand Evolution

The Modern Machine Shop brand has changed, expanded and improved in thoughtful ways during the near decade and a half that I’ve been part of the MMS team. Here are just a few examples.

Automation 19 Jun 2018

MMS Looks Back: 1970s - When We Looked Back and Forward

One article in the 50th anniversary issue recapped the emerging technologies covered in years past, but another predicted how the digital computer and automation might impact our industry in the future. This story is part of our 90th anniversary series.

13 Jun 2018

MMS Looks Back: 1950s - NC? What’s NC?

Numerical control was first mentioned in the pages of Modern Machine Shop in the mid-1950s. It proved to be the biggest disruptive machining technology of that era—maybe even the biggest disruptive technology ever. This story is part of our 90th anniversary series.

Horizontal Machining Centers 6 May 2018

Four Questions a Shop Considering HMCs Should Ask

Compared to vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers offer the potential for improved spindle uptime, cycle times and throughput. Although they come with a higher price tag, their higher productivity can be significant to shops of all sizes, as Valley Tool has experienced.

1 May 2018

Collaboration Is Key to Casting Company’s Comeback

Dotson Iron Castings bounced back from a devastating fire in five weeks. Transparency and effective collaboration with employees, customers and industry partners were key to this foundry’s quick turnaround.

10 Apr 2018

What Should You Blog About?

A blog can be an effective sales and marketing tool for your machine shop so long as you’re generating the right types of posts (and you’re consistently posting to it).

Grinding 1 Apr 2018

Evolution of Performance Camshaft Grinding, Finishing

Comp Cams has made numerous improvements to its CNC camshaft grinding process. The company has also implemented what it calls its “Micro Surface Enhancement” finishing technology, which works in tandem with its enhanced grinding process to further improve camshaft longevity and durability.

19 Mar 2018

Advanced Technology’s Trickle-Down Effect

Investing in new machining technology not only can help grow a business, but it can also spur shopfloor personnel to consider ways to improve operations performed on more conventional equipment.

Automation 26 Feb 2018

Smart Machining Starts with Smart Sawing

A CNC band saw manufacturer worked with a university corporate research center to develop a cloud-based predictive maintenance app to not only monitor blade life, but also to predict blade failure. It also monitors overall band saw machine health in real time.