What’ll Be New at IMTS 2024
By: Derek Korn
Registration for next year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show is now open. Here’s some of what to expect at North America’s largest manufacturing trade event.
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Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe
Edited by Derek Korn
When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.
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Precision Machining Technology Review September 2023
Edited by Chris Pasion
Production Machining’s September 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Kurt Workholding, Master Fluid Solutions, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation and Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining August 2023
By: Jan Schafer
Precision machining activity contracted again in August but was up one point.
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What Is Trochoidal Turning? How Might Shops Benefit From It?
Edited by Derek Korn
While trochoidal milling might be a more well-known toolpath strategy, trochoidal turning can offer similar benefits such as high material removal rates especially for rough-turning operations.
Does Your Shop Need More Resources or a New Way of Thinking?
By: Matthew Kirchner
A change of mindset can make all the difference between a high-performing culture focused on results and one that seeks to pay the bills and make it to the next year.
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Production Machining's September 2023 News Highlights
Edited by Chris Pasion
Production Machining’s September 2023 news highlights include leadership changes, sustainability efforts, industry events and more.
Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type
By: Derek Korn
This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.
Video: Using AR for Remote Machine Tool Troubleshooting
By: Derek Korn
Augmented reality can enable service engineers to help machine shops identify and possibly remedy issues with their machines remotely, perhaps eliminating the time and cost of an on-site diagnostic and maintenance visit.
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Evaluating Your CMMC Options
By: Damon Hacker
There are various ways machine shops that serve the military/defense industry can achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Here are a few to consider.
Video Tech Brief: Bar Feeder Technology Optimized for Swiss-Types
By: Derek Korn
This bar feeder design is said to offer high guidance quality with minimum vibration and noise development for sliding-headstock machines.
Swiss Rejuvenation Doubles Shop Productivity
By: Lori Beckman
As he progressed to CNC Swiss lead and later to his current position as CNC Swiss production supervisor, Darrin Baker helped the Swiss department at Liberty Precision double its productivity, according to his nominator.
Seeing Multitasking, Automation and Digitalization at Index’s 2023 Open House
By: Derek Korn
A mini trade show of sorts, the event held earlier this year in Germany offered an opportunity to see the machine tool builder’s equipment in action as well as take tours of its various manufacturing plants.
Lessons from a Machine Shop Literally on the Move
By: Lori Beckman
This Ohio shop relocated its CNC division to a building less than a mile from its headquarters. Reflecting on this successful move, management shares its story and some wisdom about what it learned from the experience.
‘Twas the Season for Equipment Manufacturer Open Houses
By: Derek Korn
I’ve recently traveled to Germany three times to attend four separate manufacturer open houses. Here’s a taste of what I’ve seen.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 118: Put A Little Shine In Your Day
By: David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA, Precision Machined Products Association
A few hours of preventive maintenance time now will save you an order of magnitude in downtime later by getting ahead of problems.
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Emerging Leader's Tactical Expertise Shines During Move
By: Lori Beckman
Over the past year, Mike Gresen has led his team through the process of opening a new Benchmark Electronics location without interrupting supply to customers and within the company budget, shutting down production for only three business days.
Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Manufacturing Shop Owners — Adria Bagshaw and Tanya DiSalvo
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
Two women share their journeys to ownership and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Video Tech Brief: Swiss-type Lathe Features High-Damping Composite Casting
By: Derek Korn
A rigid casting design and chip control technology are among the various benefits of this Swiss-type lathe.
Precision Machining Technology Review August 2023: Tooling
Edited by Chris Pasion
Production Machining’s August 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest tooling technology from Monaghan Tooling Group, Big Daishowa, Kennametal, Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. and Accutek.
