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Mike Lynch Founder and President
Additive Manufacturing Teaches Designers New Tricks
Considering what is required to design additive parts can illuminate the value of understanding all manufacturing processes, including subtractive ones.
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Helping Machine Operators with Math
Requiring machine operators to perform calculations repeatedly has a negative impact on productivity.
Read MoreHolding Size with Tight Tolerances
Tolerances of less than 25 microns can be challenging to achieve and hold. Here are some suggestions for holding them for multiple workpieces.
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How to Deal with Complexities That Affect Worker Skill Levels
The goal must be to keep tasks as simple as possible for those who perform them.
Read More3D Printers: Using CNC Machines to Adapt Through Similarities
By thinking of 3D printers like any other CNC machine, users can find it easier to adapt to the technology.
Read MoreTracking Time with Custom Macro
System variables allow for time-based applications like tool-life monitoring, preventive maintenance, sampling inspections and machine warm-up.
Read MoreThe Effect of Lot Size on Productivity
The more parts to be produced, the more elaborate the manufacturing process. Here are some other important considerations that can impact productivity.
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Controlling Your CNC Display Screens
CNC manufacturers have begun offering programs that allow end users to customize how display screen pages look and work.
Read MoreMaintaining Productivity with Repeat Business
Recurring tasks need to be streamlined and sometimes performed offline.
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Testing Job Applicants for CNC Programming Proficiency
The best way to confirm prior experience of new CNC programmers and operators is with formal assessments of knowledge and ability.
Read MoreDesign vs. Manufacturing — Can We All Just Get Along?
The relationship between these two basic departments is critical to the success of any manufacturing company.
Read MoreSecond-Referencing Variables in Custom Macro
This technique allows operators to query a large number of values using only a few CNC commands.
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