Workforce Development
Workholding For Job Shop FMS
One of the most interesting parts of my job is that I get to visit a large number of manufacturing facilities during the course of a year. My travels not only take me around North America, but also to Europe, Asia and South America on a regular basis.
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Machining The Majority Of Job Shop Parts
This builder has introduced a compact vertical machining center and a compact lathe, both with the same full CNC functionality as larger machines.
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Building Skills For America
Unemployment is low. The demand for skilled workers is high, and a skilled workforce is essential for America’s future.
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Getting The Job Done
This computer-aided manufacturing software package that generates simultaneous two- through five-axis NC tool paths and provides parametric 3D modeling. All geometric modeling and tool path functions are fully associative.
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Controlling Setup Time Variability In The Small Shop
To be as efficient and effective as possible, all set up data should be clearly and concisely documented. One of the biggest mistakes made today is assuming that the person who set up and engineered the process the first time will be there to do it again.
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Organizational Skills Cut Machine Setup Time
Many shops have embraced CNC technology and do a good job keeping their machines running by minimizing setup or changeover time. On the other hand, many companies have not mastered the art of rapid setup and suffer from too much machine downtime.
Read MoreISO 9000--The Next Phase
The standard for ISO 9000 accreditation is changing. Here's what it might mean to you.
Read MoreSchool Days
I recently had the opportunity to visit machine tool builder Toyoda Machine Works in Japan. A part of my visit included a tour of the company's apprenticeship school.
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