Basics
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.
Read MoreWhere 4.0 Might Go
If the full promise of Industry 4.0 could be realized, what would that look like and how would our experience of manufacturing change?
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What to Consider When Looking For Gage Calibration Services
Just as critical as the accuracy of the gage, finding the right lab to actually perform the calibration is a must.
Read MoreThings Change Even When They Remain the Same
The key to maintaining the quality of long-run parts is regular spot-checking.
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The Force Is Strong with These High School Machinists
High schoolers in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing class learned how to design a part for turning, calculate feeds and speeds, program a CNC lathe, and become Jedi knights.
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