Evan Doran Associate Editor

Evan Doran is an associate editor with Modern Machine Shop. He joined Gardner Business Media in August 2020, writing for several of its publications before officially joining the MMS team in 2021. He graduated from Miami University in 2018 with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Professional Writing. He also holds a graduate certificate in Professional Writing from the University of Cincinnati.

Automation

Shop “Dims the Lights” With Pallets and More

Adding pallet systems brought Mach Machine success and additional productivity. The shop has since furthered its automation goals while adding new capabilities.

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Toolholders

Through-Coolant System Cuts Nickel-Alloy Cycle Times by 70%

Decker Machine Works recently adopted Rego-Fix’s reCool through-coolant system for ER collets, reducing the cycle times on a nickel alloy job by 70%.

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Automation

Refining Shopfloor Processes for Mission-Critical Parts

Pacon Mfg, Inc. has not rested on its laurels as the 2020 Top Shop Honoree for Shopfloor Practices and Performance. In the years since, it has refined its processes to continue excelling in a volatile market.

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From Process Monitoring to Quality Prediction Software

Even before inspection, Datanomix and Caron Engineering’s TMAC AI can extrapolate part quality from cut information. This information also helps shops push their tool life to its limits.

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Five-Axis

Custom Workholding Shaves Days From Medical Part Setup Times

Custom workholding enabled Resolve Surgical Technologies to place all sizes of one trauma part onto a single machine — and cut days from the setup times. 

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Automotive

Faster Programming and Training Helps Automotive Shop Thrive

Features that save on training, programming and cycle times have enabled Speedway Motors to rapidly grow and mature its manufacturing arm.

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Data Visibility Boosts Beryllium Shop’s Revenue

Consistency is key for beryllium manufacturing, so the data visibility granted by Harmoni has swiftly become a vital, profitable tool in the shop’s arsenal.

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Sustainability Project Cuts Costs for Growing Manufacturer

A custom coolant and chip management system has helped Youngers and Sons lower its supply costs, improve its recycling margins and maintain a clean shop floor.

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Kawasaki Robotics Embarks on New Automated Horizons at IMTS

Kawasaki Robotics USA is debuting new products for both students and power users alike at IMTS 2024.

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FANUC Details Robotic Vision, ROBODRILLS and More at IMTS 2024

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

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IMTS

AI, Data and the Digital Manufacturing Future

AI has the potential to reshape manufacturing software — but first, it will require data.

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Grinding

Seeking Custom Grinding and Automation with Weldon Solutions

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations. 

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