Basics
Buying an HMC: Tooling and Workholding Considerations
Is it time to move up to an HMC? Let’s look at tooling- and workholding-related concerns that those interested in acquiring an HMC will want to keep in mind.
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Meeting the Machining Challenges of Additive Manufacturing
You can 3D print the part, but can you finish it? Here is how to overcome the challenge of part deflection in the machining of lightweight, complex AM parts.
Read MoreLean and Data-Driven Manufacturing Go Hand in Hand
Lean manufacturing is a never-ending quest to remove waste from processes. This pursuit should put a shop on the path to data-driven manufacturing.
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Understanding Direct-Drive Technology in Machine Tools
Today’s electric motors and electronic control systems offer important benefits.
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Understanding Electropolishing
Compared to other options for deburring high volumes of metal parts, this process is said to be particularly well suited for the smallest imperfections and most fragile workpieces.
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What Should You Consider When Turning Micro Parts on a Lathe?
Various factors, including the machine, cutting tools and operator, must be taken into consideration to turn very small parts.
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7 Tips for Successfully Leveraging Social Media as a Machine Shop
Machine shops are finding new ways to engage potential customers and forge identity on social media. These best practices provide some guidance for getting started.
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“Top Shops” Human Resources Honoree Offers Two Creative Tips for Employee Prospecting
Go to where you might discover the candidates who could turn into strong players in your shop. You have to plant seeds, the shop owner says.
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Wastewater Treatment: Why Companies Should Care and What They Can Do About It
Shops and plants should be concerned about wastewater treatment for many reasons, and the best way to turn genuine concern into effective solutions starts with an awareness of current options for wastewater-treatment equipment.
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Buying an HMC: What Makes Horizontal Machining Centers Different
Is it time to move up to a horizontal machining center? Let’s consider some of the structural, application and design factors that differentiate HMCs from vertical machines.
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