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Case Study Published on 2/21/2006
Programmable Head Brings Five-Axis Machining To Three-Axis VMC

Having no prior experience with five-axis machining, this shop had two options: incur the hefty expense of purchasing a true five-axis machining center or explore less costly alternatives.

Article Updated on 7/16/2022 | Published on 1/15/2003
Threading On A Lathe

The right choices in tooling and technique can optimize the thread turning process.

Article Published on 1/21/2015
Making it in Medical

Here are the challenges that modern medical machine shops face and how they have helped shape this shop in particular.

Article Published on 9/12/2022
DN Solutions: New Name, Same Company

While the company’s name has changed, its goal at this IMTS is to reassure customers that its commitment to manufacturing has not.

News Published on 2/28/2023
Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors

WiMEF funds the Leadership Institute for Women in Manufacturing and STEM, the Leadership Consortium, the Management Development Program and the Empowering Women in Production Program.

Article Published on 7/6/2015
What Does Your Shop’s Website Say in 0.05 Second?

In an ideal world, a shop would be judged on its machining performance, not its online presence. We don’t live in an ideal world.

Case Study Published on 3/15/2002
Networked Machine Shop Learns The Value Of Proper Grounding

In business for more than 22 years, McAfee Tool&Die Inc., uses conventional machine tools, stamping presses and injection molding machines, as well as more than a dozen computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, including three 3-axis machining centers, six wire electrical discharge machines (EDM), three laser-cutting machines and a CNC turning center.

Article Published on 10/31/2018
Die Manufacturer Embraces IIoT to Move to Shorter-Run Production

As a punch and die supplier’s customers implemented leaner strategies, it needed to shift to shorter-run manufacturing. An ethernet communications system enabled machine CNCs to communicate with bar feeders to automatically switch part programs without operator intervention.

Case Study Published on 6/14/2007
Swiss-Type Turning Enables Faster, More Efficient Machining

Prince Industries, a manufacturer of precision-machined components, says it strives to exceed the needs and expectations of its customers, employees and suppliers by continuously improving virtually every aspect of its operations. Continuous improvement is not just a mantra at Prince; rather, it is the driving force behind the company’s growth.

Product Published on 9/1/2022
CAM Software Automates Part Costing and Cycle Time Calculations

IMTS22: Solidline CAMculator is available worldwide with HCL CAMWorks. The system reduces calculation time for costing and enables increased consistency.

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