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The Other Two and a Half Men
Here’s how one shop learned to add automation rather than extra employees.
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Coming Soon: Universal, CAM-Independent Cutting Tool Library
Software relying on the ISO standards for cutting tools aims to dramatically simplify tool selection.
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Inobvious Automation
Improvement to manufacturing will come from addressing inefficiencies we do not currently see. Until then, we underestimate manufacturing’s potential.
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Cycle Efficiency
Automated machining processes enable this maker of high-performance mountain bike parts to manufacture efficiently with minimal staff.
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Is Engineering the Answer to Offshoring?
At the International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly, one speaker argued that better designs could mean less labor in assembling products.
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Milling HRSAs: The Checklist
When milling super alloys, there are certain process requirements that must be observed.
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Who Will Follow the 60,000?
A large part of the manufacturing workforce is starting to retire. Here’s how one group is encouraging a new generation to join the industry.
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Convert a Milling Machine to a Turning Machine
Watch this video to learn how to make a milling machine perform turning work.
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Coming Soon: The Edge Factor and Mountain Bike Machining
The Edge Factor is back. This time they are visiting a producer of high-performance mountain bike parts. Be sure to catch the trailer.
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Shrink-Fit Heater with Built-in Cooling
Although shrink-fit toolholding is common in most shops, operator safety is a major concern. This technology enables the operator to handle the toolholder without using gloves.
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Doing More with a Live-Tool Lathe
A CNC lathe with live-tool capability can save time by milling and turning a part in the same setup.
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