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A Refined Approach to Roughing
Mastercam's OptiRough roughing feature starts with a small tool that cuts very efficiently at an initial depth using the full length of its flute.
WatchIn the Maker’s Image
“A common theme is an appreciation for the creativity involved in manufacturing.”
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Advanced Grinding, Plain and Simple
Advanced grinding equipment gives this shop the flexibility and automation it needs to serve customers with either rapid-response or high-volume jobs.
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Optimism and Willingness to Invest in Capital Rise Together
The latest “30-second survey” conducted by Modern Machine Shop shows that more than 23 percent of respondents say they are very likely to buy capital equipment in the next 12 months.
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Confessions of a Rivet Counter
Manufacturers must pay attention to detail because their customers do.
Read MoreMTConnect in the Market
The decision to adopt MTConnect is entirely dependent on perceived market-driven demand.
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Renishaw Practices the Pyramid it Preaches
Shops can get more of these pyramids using Renishaw’s pyramid.
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Don’t Make Ugly Parts
Ugly, rusty parts are avoidable on today’s wire electrical discharge machines. “Get your technical people to be smart on paper” is the suggestion I give to companies interested in contributing editorial content.
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This Golf Ball Mold is Really Cool
Producing this golf ball mold (left) involved both additive and subtractive manufacturing processes working together in an integrated fashion.
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Titanium Calls for a Tight Hold on the Tool
Haimer’s SafeLock System provides pull-out protection for tools in high performance cutting such as the machining of titanium.
Read MoreOutlook Matters
Leaders ought to make positive and appreciative thinking the basis for forming policy.
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IMTS 2010 Is Retired Exec’s 24th Show
Albert Albrecht holds his recent book about the machine tool industry in the United States.
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