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Machine Shop Marketing
How will you connect with your next customer? Two contract shops describe methods that seem to work.
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Here is what it might look like if government got out of the way of manufacturing.
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Four Factors Matter More Than Labor Cost
Labor cost and currency rates do not matter that much to manufacturers anymore. Instead, there are four more complex considerations that drives companies' choices of where to manufacture.
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Know How Much Quality is Costing You
In a way, quality is less valuable than you think. It’s also more expensive than you think.
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Snapshots from Mazak’s T3 Event
Mazak’s recent “Tomorrow’s Technology Today” event in Florence, Kentucky showcased a broad range of new machine models, as well as machining processes engineered around challenging parts.
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Shop Leaders Share Thoughts on Five-Axis Machining
Modern Machine Shop recently started a “Top Shops” discussion group on LinkedIn. The group is for owners, managers, engineers and other senior personnel in CNC machining facilities. A recent discussion thread from that group revealed various shops’ thoughts on five-axis machining.
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Delivering Value in Program Production
A contract manufacturer specializing in ongoing production programs describes the investments involved in winning this work.
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Uniting Office and Shop
In this shop, employees recognize that both office workers and machine operators are valued—without each department, progress cannot be made.
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Job Fair: General Tool
Machinists with experience on five-axis machines, horizontal boring mills or VTLs are invited to stop by for an interview and a tour.
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Optical CMM Equips Robots for Machining
A robot could make a great machine tool if it didn't have accuracy limitations. Here is what Comet is doing to develop a solution.
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For Manufacturers, a Little Inventory is Healthy
It turns out that too much efficiency is inefficient.
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Approved: Cryogenic Machining for the F-35 Fighter
The technology improves tool life in titanium by a factor of 10 when used at cutting speeds appropriate for this material.
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