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Data Collection for Industry 4.0
Wireless technology is moving onto the shop floor, and its integration in digital gaging is contributing to the next Industrial Revolution.
Read MoreThe Arrival of Low-Cost Metal AM?
Systems just introduced promise to lower the price of entry for 3D printing metal parts.
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Where Do I Start with AM?
Here are a few more basic questions to ask yourself before diving in.
Read More4 CNC Shop Practices That Hurt Productivity
Stop employing these four common CNC shop practices to make better use of employee and machining time.
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What to Know About Roughness Average
Roughness average, the most commonly used parameter for surface finish, is a good starting point for quantifying parts when there is no parameter callout.
Read MoreTheory and Practice of the Shop Visit
There is certain information that can only come from standing in the facility.
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Trade-offs with AM
Current design tools and process workflow are inadequate to meet our needs.
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What are the Benefits of Variable Gaging?
Although more expensive, gages are a better solution than measuring instruments for higher-volume production runs and tighter tolerances.
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Mobile Spreadsheets for Sizing Adjustments
This is one area in which operators often struggle, so provide a reference tool to make the job easier.
Read MoreKeep an Eye on AI
Big data is just the beginning. In the future, optimizing the system will be a function of the system itself.
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Why Are Holes Circular?
Geometries that are easy to machine may not be easy to fabricate additively.
Read MoreIdentifying Machines from Within CNC Programs
The technique outlined here offers a seamless way for a single CNC program to be used when a job is run across different machines.
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