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Lightweighting with Lattices
Instead of building components as a solid, building them as a network of unit cells may improve material utilization and performance.
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We Are Investing in the Print Magazine
We are doing so because our audience is there. Some findings suggest that’s not likely to change soon.
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Manufacturing for Design, Not the Other Way Around
AM allows us to make any shape we want, without having to adapt the design for the manufacturing process.
Read MoreTracking Time with Custom Macro
System variables allow for time-based applications like tool-life monitoring, preventive maintenance, sampling inspections and machine warm-up.
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What to Know About Surface Finish Measurement
Texture is viewed differently by different manufacturing professionals, but the parameters for describing it are standard.
Read MoreThe Effect of Lot Size on Productivity
The more parts to be produced, the more elaborate the manufacturing process. Here are some other important considerations that can impact productivity.
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A Checklist for Gaging Devices
Don’t assume your gage is correct just because it has a calibration sticker. If it hasn’t been in frequent use, follow a measurement checklist to make sure.
Read MoreAre U.S. Machine Shops Choosing to Stay Small for the Long Haul?
Spending plans offer a clue to the new way shops plan to expand their output.
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Functional Prototyping
Using AM rather than conventional methods offers companies speed and flexibility.
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Controlling Your CNC Display Screens
CNC manufacturers have begun offering programs that allow end users to customize how display screen pages look and work.
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How Gaging Flexibility Saves Time and Effort
A gaging system that matches the way parts are made can save you both time and effort.
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Are AM Parts as Strong?
The technology’s use for replacement of a flight-critical part says they are.
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