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Basics
Put Employees’ Skills on Display
A shop interested in cross training publicly scores its employees according to how much time they spend with different types of equipment.
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One Big Reason Your Gage Is Inaccurate
The device itself is often blamed for inaccurate measurement results, but contamination is often the real culprit. Every piece of precision measurement equipment needs to be cleaned properly in order to perform reliably.
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How to Use Google Street View in Your Shop
Last week, I wrote about a shop that used Google Street View to provide a virtual tour of its facilities. I’ve recently reached out to the company to learn how they did it and see if they have any tips that might help others do the same thing.
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When Can Force Harm Gage Performance?
In some situations, the influence of force on gaging devices can make it an enemy to accurate measurement.
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Fundamentals Can Go a Long Way
For this shop, machining small parts from plastic is largely about applying the basics on a smaller scale.
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The Benefits of Horizontal Turning on a Mill-Turn Machine
A mill-turn machine that can rotate a large, bell-shaped workpiece in a horizontal orientation enabled this manufacturer to hit tight tolerance and cost targets. Minimizing non-value-added time and running lights out were also essential for success.
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3 Things to Consider About Custom Gage Building
Custom-built gaging solutions take into account when, why and how measurement must be done to come up with the right system for the job.
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A Consultant's Tips for Growing Your Machine Shop
An outside salesperson is only one element of a coherent business development strategy, says David Bassler of Bassler Sales and Management Consulting. The entire team should embrace the following tips.
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Webinar: How to Meet the Skilled Labor Demands of Additive Manufacturing
The additive manufacturing workforce is an overlooked component of succeeding with AM. Register for the February 18 webinar by Chris Krampitz of UL.
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How to Boost OEE with Automated Machine Tool Monitoring
Monitoring enables shop personnel to see the status of a machine and look for ways to increase uptime.
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