Workforce Development
Industry Organizations Commend Skills Initiative
Industry organizations reacted positively to President Obama’s announcement of a new system for standardizing manufacturing training credentials. The Manufacturing Skills Certification System was announced as an expansion to Skills For America’s Future, a workforce development initiative launched last year with the aim of improving collaboration between industry and community colleges.
Read MoreRochester Manufacturer to Host Saturday Job Fair
Brinkman Precision, a manufacturer serving the aerospace, optics and medical industries, will host a job fair this Saturday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Make Maximum Use of the Magazine
This shop streamlined its selection of cutting tools to machine a number of parts on a pallet system. Cutting down on cutters delivered other benefits as well.
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Social Media for Machining Businesses
No, social media is not necessary for a business such as a job shop or a tool and die shop. However, these media channels are an easy way to improve overall company awareness.
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Going Lean in Order to Grow
This shop has a plan for dramatically expanding its contract machining business in high-value markets.
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Look for the Codes
Two-dimensional matrix codes are being used for everything from marketing campaigns to positioning tool presetters to linking print magazines with bonus online content. Consider how you might use them.
Read MoreWeb Site Launched for Five-Axis Education
Hurco has launched a new web site dedicated to five-axis education, fiveaxismachining.com.
Read MoreChiron Expands Facility, Workforce
Machine tool builder and turnkey solution provider Chiron America recently began construction on a 20,000-square-foot addition to its existing 55,000-square-foot facility in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Video: Maximizing Cutter Life
A shop owner describes his simple approach to evaluating cutting tool performance and finding the best parameters.
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Large-Capacity Multi-Turret for Complex Jobs
The ST-38 represents the latest in the company’s multi-turret technology and features capacity to machine components ranging in size to 38 mm.
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