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OEMs and Job Shops See Metal Additive Manufacturing Differently
When should a machine shop consider production metal 3D printing? Part of the answer might be when that machine shop also does design. Cobra Aero is a small shop thriving with AM, because it’s also an OEM.
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What Makes Smart Robots Smart?
How manufacturing technology “thinks,” and the extent to which it should, are critical considerations in applying artificial intelligence intelligently.
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6 Steps to Take Before Creating a CNC Program
Any time saved by skipping preparation for programming can be easily lost when the program makes it to the machine. Follow these steps to ensure success.
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What’s the Correct Reading?
A CMM, a bore mic and an air gage measure parts differently and may provide different values, yet all of them may be correct. Here’s how.
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4 Things to Incorporate in CAM-System-Generated CNC Programs
Streamline G-code programs created by CAM systems.
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Robots Get Hand-Eye Coordination
Artificial vision, touch and intelligence help collaborative robots cope with the unpredictable.
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Manufacturing Blockchain Adoption Accelerates
A recent partnership exposes more CNC machining businesses to a technology that could automate the front office.
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CNC Tech Talk: 2 Lesser-Known Ways to Trigger the Skip Signal
Here are two lesser-known ways to trigger the skip signal.
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Card Decks Leverage the Power of Additive Manufacturing
How custom card decks are helping people be more creative with AM.
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Acquire to Hire: This New York Manufacturer Sees Buying Shops as the Best Way to Add Staff
Designatronics’ CEO says, “We can access a few million dollars more business” with each skilled machining employee who can perform complex setups and other sophisticated work from day one.
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Know the Performance Levels of Your Gages
By understanding the characteristics of three types of gages, you can choose the correct one for your application.
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Because of the Tariff on Mold Tooling, This Indiana Mold Shop’s Business is Now Booming
U.S. molders are now buying their tooling from U.S. mold builders. Precise Tooling Solutions illustrates this, and its owner makes the case for why the tariff matters.
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