Matt Danford Former Senior Editor
Waterjet Pumps: a Third Way
Any manufacturer in the market for a new waterjet will be faced early on with a critical choice: whether to invest in a direct-drive or intensifier pump. Techni Waterjet offers a third option designed to combine the advantages of both.
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A Bird’s-Eye View
Different shops serving different industries often have more in common than one might think.
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Quick-Change Chucks Boost Turn-Mill Benefits
At this Chicago-area manufacturer, quick-change chucks from Kitagawa added to the benefits of moving from multiple setups on multiple machines to producing parts in a single setup on Mazak turn-mills.
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A Machinist’s Guide to Toolholder Maintenance
Techniks’ “Machinist’s Guide to Toolholder Maintenance” can be a handy reference for inexperienced machinists and shop veterans alike.
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A 1,000-Percent Tool Life Improvement
A simple tool swap provided especially dramatic benefits for this Houston-area shop.
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The Pitfalls of Perfection
Machining to the exact specifications called for in a solid model might be unnecessary.
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Skills Shortage: Different Means to the Same End
Companies and organizations are pursuing different strategies to address the critical shortage of skilled technical personnel.
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Grinder’s Hybrid Hydro Guides Offer Speed, Precision
A hybrid guideway system on Studer's new S41 universal cylindrical grinder is designed to ensure the linear motors driving the machine’s axes are employed to maximum effect.
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A Festive Opening for New Technical Center
Absolute Machine Tools kicked off the opening of its new tech center with a traditional Oktoberfest celebration.
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An Unexpected Payoff
An Ethernet communications system purchased to improve productivity on one part family ended up having a broader impact on this printing press manufacturer’s business.
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“The Other Hyundai” Sets Sights High
The opening of a new U.S. headquarters evidences Hyundai-Wia Machine America’s commitment to expanding in the U.S. market.
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Making Lean Connections
When Nilpeter embarked on a lean initiative 14 months ago, no one at the printing press manufacturer had any inkling that they had already taken an important first step.
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