Columns
What is a General-Purpose Electronic Height Stand?
Adaptable for many applications, this type of system offers several advantages over mechanical measurement solutions.
Read MoreEliminating “Islands of Production” with More and Better Data
A portal that reminds me of Uber today holds the promise to perform like eHarmony in the future, its CEO says.
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Wanted: Flexible Shops and Open-Minded Pros
AM is more complicated than the hype implies. It needs creative people to advance its adoption in this industry.
Read MoreWhen Digital Becomes Analog
Today’s digital displays look almost like real analog meters and can provide the same dynamic sensing.
Read More7 Suggestions for Process Documentation
Drawings that include these seven details can help clarify specific operations.
Read MoreAnswering, “It’s Not What We Do”
Every choice is a step toward a destination. Do you know where you want to go?
Read MoreChanging Program Behavior
User-defined codes allow you to make minor method changes to machine workpieces without reprogramming.
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A Pragmatic Approach to Form Measurement
When time is of the essence, exploring for diameter variation instead of exact dimensions offers a good, practical means of measurement on the shop floor.
Read MoreWhy the Surge in HMCs?
Spending on horizontal machining centers is forecast to reach its highest level in more than a decade. Small shops in particular are buying these machines. A shop I recently visited illustrates the reason.
Read MoreCNC Machining: Programming the Appropriate Rates for Your Tool
A bit of math is involved in programming the appropriate rates for a particular tool.
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What to Know About Automatic Gages
The potential for increased productivity and cost savings could justify a purchase.
Read MoreThe Unseen Capacity
Capacity utilization figures conceal the likelihood that it is a particular type of capacity going unused. Also: the debut of a new column.
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