Evan Doran

Evan Doran Associate Editor

Turn/Mill

Digitalization and Done-In-One Reign Supreme at BIEMH 2024

European manufacturers may have a different balance of markets than their U.S. counterparts, but the practical challenges they must overcome are often similar — as are the solutions.

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How I Made It: Trevor Hirschi, Instructor, Bridgerland Technical College

Student, operator, instructor, shop owner — Trevor Hirschi’s many roles have enabled him to understand both the technical and creative sides of manufacturing.

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Automation

Cutting Part Programming Times Through AI

CAM Assist cuts repetition from part programming — early users say it cuts tribal knowledge and could be a useful tool for training new programmers.

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Machine Monitoring Spurs Shop's Meteoric Growth

EPTAM Precision Plastics has achieved multiple years of 15% YoY growth by effectively applying Datanomix’s benchmarking and machine monitoring features.

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The Power of Practical Demonstrations and Projects

Practical work has served Bridgerland Technical College both in preparing its current students for manufacturing jobs and in appealing to new generations of potential machinists.

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Milling Tools

Shoulder Milling Cuts Racing Part's Cycle Time By Over 50%

Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.

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The Cut Scene: The Finer Details of Large-Format Machining

Small details and features can have an outsized impact on large parts, such as Barbco’s collapsible utility drill head.

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How I Made It: James Marzilli, Founder/President, Marzilli Machine

James Marzilli founded Marzilli Machine before the age of 30 on a dare from his wife Lee Anne, who now serves as CEO. As president, James has led the company to success by constantly refining his shop’s processes and seeking to learn.

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ERP and Process Changes Increase Shop’s Revenue 64% YoY

Implementing ProShop has led to a massive process overhaul at Marzilli Machine. From 2020 to 2021, revenue increased 64% without capital investment.

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Medical

Five-Axis Turnkey Machine Halves Medical Shop’s Cycle Times

Horizontal five-axis machines cut cycle times in half at ARCH Medical Solutions – Newtown. But its leadership gives equal credit to a surprising factor: the OEM’s service department.

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How I Made It: Kaci King, CEO of West Ohio Tool

For Kaci King, CEO of West Ohio Tool, a successful business starts with a successful company culture.

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Three-Axis Bridge Mill Opens New Doors for Construction OEM

Different industries often require different machining priorities, a truism recently demonstrated by Barbco, an OEM of heavy-duty boring equipment that opened up new design possibilities by pivoting toward rigid, less complex machining centers.

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