Basics

Deburring

Deburr Small Parts With Swarming Stainless Pins

This deburring system uses magnetism to excite small pins that remove light burrs from small, non-ferrous parts.

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Basics

Turn $360,000 Into $10 Million—Tax Free

The estate tax monster is going to get you. The question is not "if," but "for how much.

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Automation

Reducing The Anxiety When Turning Lights-Out

A turnkey lights-out package for CNC lathes may allay the concerns that shop owners may have in letting their machines run unsupervised during the night.

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When Probing Is Pivotal

Software for using the probe at angles expands the productive capabilities of this plant’s five-axis machine.

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Basics

Will The Real Estate Bubble Burst?

This is supposed to be a tax column, showing you how to keep money, once you've made it. To this end, let's explore another facet of hanging on to your money.

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Automation For Information

There is a wealth of information already in the shop. Here is how to profit from it. (Sponsored Content)

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Five-Axis

Different Directions In Machining Center Motion

Some machining centers have begun to appear that use resultant motion in less elaborate ways. That is, these machines use the resultant motion of different elements moving in different directions to achieve the motion along X, Y or Z, but they do so within machining center designs that are considerably more like standard machines.

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EDM

Incremental Automation Pays Dividends

While successful mold makers agree that automation is necessary to remain competitive, they often have different opinions about how to integrate automation. This mold maker does it in gradual phases, and in doing so, it drives shopfloor workers to roles of greater responsibility.

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Basics

Manufacturer Takes Steps To Be More Customer-Centric

Foremost Manufacturing, located in Union, New Jersey, is one of those companies that recognize that being “good enough” just isn't good enough. With this in mind, Foremost has embarked on a program to transform itself into a manufacturing enterprise with an unwavering focus on customer service.

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Basics

How To Perfect A Machining Process (Or At Least How To Make It More Trustworthy)

Instead of inspecting machined parts, get to know the process better.

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SolidCAM
JTEKT
Paperless Parts machine shop software
Metal Forming Complex Parts
YCM Alliance
Starrett W9400 Touch Screen Indicator
DN Solutions
RazorStar
RazorStar