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The Training Dilemma and How to Address It

Consider this five-step process for managing employee training.

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How to Apply Color Codes in Your CNC Environment

A color coding system can be a way to simplify complicated tasks as part of a continuous improvement strategy.

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Considering Probes for Roughness Measurement

Skidded probes are available in two types: longitudinal and lateral. Here’s how to decide which is best for your surface finish measurement.

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How to Sell Your Business to Your Key Employee

With an Intentionally Defective Trust (IDT), owners can sell their businesses tax-free while protecting their buyers.

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Tips for Choosing Live Tools

The smarter you are when choosing the live tools for your lathe, the more efficient your machine becomes.

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How to Improve G10

G10 provides the ability to enter data into various registers within the control, including offset data and parameters. For CNC users, having the ability to enter data into offsets can play an important role in improving a machine’s performance.

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Tooling Tips for Turreted Machines

Increasing the number of usable cutting tool edges is one way to make turreted machines more productive. This quad square shank holder from Eppinger Exsys enables roughing and finishing tools to be mounted in one station.

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Why Is Additive Manufacturing Important?

One of the important ideas showcased in this year’s Emerging Technology Center is additive manufacturing. 3D Systems, ExOne, Objet and Renishaw are all companies exhibiting in the ETC, located in Booth N-650.

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Why Your Time at IMTS 2012 Can Make a Big Difference

“Wow." That’s the reaction that Douglas K. Woods, president of AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology, the organizer of IMTS 2012, wants you to have when you leave McCormick Place after your visit to the show.

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Why I Love MTConnect

It’s got good people behind it. It’s got great shops as users. It’s got really neat applications. In short, it’s fun to write about.

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