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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.
Read MoreAre Shop Owners Born or Made?
Owning an independent machine shop is different from working in machining from within a larger company. Here are some thoughts about the differences.
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Machining for Mars
Controlling the Mars rover from Earth requires precision machining. Error is not acceptable.
Read MoreVIDEO: One Gallon Can Last Three Months
The video’s imagery of a single container replacing shelves of fluid barrels is a striking picture of the potential savings from minimum quantity lubrication (MQL).
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New Edge Factor Episode: Gnarly Metal
The latest Edge Factor episode is now online. Watch it now.
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Otherworldly Precision
A contract shop produces critical parts for the Curiosity rover that will soon depart for Mars.
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A Model Machine for Titanium
Researchers develop a machine tool that controls vibration to mill titanium more productively. The machine relies on guideway systems delivering stiffness that is literally infinite.
Read MoreWhy a Jobless Recovery?
Manufacturing hints at why business activity has been slow to raise employment.
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Wisconsin Shop Avoids “Survival Mentality”
When the economy tanks, it is easy to get stuck on survive. Smart shops focus on growth.
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