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The Mold Consultant
This mold maker saves customers time and money by getting involved early in the design of molded parts.
Read MoreOur Fortunes Are Not Just Financial
Think of the many ways that a business might invest. Think of a machine shop, for example.
Read MoreIf 5S Is Good, Try 13S Next
I visited a shop recently that had flirted with the idea of renaming its 5S program "6S," because the shop wanted to add safety to the list. The program was ultimately named "5S + safety," but the matter got me thinking.
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How To Perfect A Machining Process (Or At Least How To Make It More Trustworthy)
Instead of inspecting machined parts, get to know the process better.
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Two Machines In One Grinding System
A machine design mating two grinders together, with one control for the set, saves cost and floorspace compared to two separate machines.
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The Case For A Chromium-Based Coating
A cutting tool coating based on chromium can take even better advantage of the protective value of aluminum.
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“Too Hard” Is Just Right
A user of ultrasonic machining looks for parts that are too hard to cut on other machine tools.
Read MoreNewton's Trap
Not only was Isaac Newton brilliant—inventing calculus and the theory of gravity—but he was also downright clever. You know those serrations on the edges of quarters and dimes? They were his idea.
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Italian Offerings In Unattended Machining
From BI-MU 2004, here are a few examples of Italian companies addressing the need for unattended production and single-setup machining.
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Machining Under The Microscope
Sandia National Laboratories experiments with turning and milling tools just 10 and 20 microns in size.
Read MoreEnd Mill Designed For Ramping
Features of the tool facilitate ramping and other aspects of milling holes and pockets.
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Service Phone Saves Productive Time
One machine supplier adds a cell phone to the CNC as a way to provide immediate access to service support.
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