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Basics
When 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.
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Look Beyond Machine Utilization When Installing a Machine-Monitoring System
Connecting machines to a network for production monitoring almost guarantees that utilization will go up, but that’s only the first step toward data-driven manufacturing.
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.
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Why Machine a Part on a Lathe: February 2017 Digital Edition
The latest issue of Modern Machine Shop covers topics such as milling on a turning center, risk management and machine monitoring with DNC.
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.
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Why Machine This Boxy Part on a Lathe?
South Morgan Technologies has long thrived on its ability to mill boxy parts on a turning platform. Today, newer technology and techniques enable saying “yes” to more work than ever before.
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Medical Shop Demonstrates How To Manage Risk for ISO
The new ISO 9001:2015 standard emphasizes risk assessment. Medical shops like Protomatic with ISO 13485 certification already manage this.
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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