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Measurement 1/25/2024

Keeping Watch on Small Parts

From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.
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NEWS 3/7/2024

ProShop Provides ERP Technology to Purdue Engineering School

The ProShop Digital Ecosystem will be used as the inventory management and ERP system at Purdue University’s Industrial Engineering School.

CAD/CAM 2/23/2024

Verisurf Software Enables Efficient Translation of CAD/CAM Data

The Validate software is designed to ensure data integrity and enable users to perform metrology workflows in a seamless CAD environment while maintaining model-based digital continuity.

CAD/CAM 2/1/2024

Renishaw Fixture-Modeling Software Streamlines Setup Process

The FixtureBuilder 3D software enables fast creation and documentation of advanced, CAD-based, metrology fixturing setups.

CNC & Machine Controls

Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2024

Production Machining’s January 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Monaghan Tooling Group, Okuma America, Tungaloy, Cortec Corp., Fixtureworks and T.J Davies Co. Inc.

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Measurement 1/22/2024

Siemens CAM Software Update Provides Streamlined Workflows

NX for manufacturing features new product updates to NX CAM, NX CAM On-Machine Probing and more.

Measurement 1/19/2024

Zeiss Software Increases 3D Measurement Data Compatibility

Zeiss has launched Zeiss Inspect, a system-independent data evaluation for optical and CT measurement data.

Shop Management Software 12/18/2023

10 Ways AI Might Impact Manufacturers

Artificial intelligence offers the promise of assisting decision-making processes and boost overall manufacturing efficiency.
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12/12/2023

Cetec ERP Scheduling Feature Facilitates Accurate Quoting

The Buffer feature ensures ample time is given on the work order, without impacting labor time, estimates or cost.

11/21/2023

SolidCAM Releases Simulation Software for CNC Operators

SolidCAM for Operator enables machinists to understand the clamping setups and home positions, and to view a complete simulation before running the G-code on the CNC machine.

11/14/2023

Okuma America Control Features Digital Twin Technology

The OSP-P500 control features dual-core processors that provide redundant operations, ensuring uninterrupted machining operations.

Cutting Tools

Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2023

Production Machining’s December 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Sandvik Coromant, Nikon Metrology, The L.S. Starrett Co., Walter USA, Kennametal and SolidCAM.

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

VIDEOS

Horizontal & Vertical Lathes 4/1/2023

How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines

SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.

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CAD/CAM 7/15/2021

Video Demonstration: The Value of a Search Engine for 3D Models

Technology that uses artificial intelligence to create the “physical DNA” of 3D models enables easy model comparison to speed new product design and manufacturing. View this demonstration explaining how it works and how machine shops can benefit.

CAD/CAM 10/19/2020

Helpful, Free CAD Model for Those Who Machine DOM Tubing

This machine shop 3D prints a plastic plug that it inserts into the end of tubing to prevent chips and coolant from entering the lathe's bar feeder. It offers a free CAD model of it for other shops machining that material.

CAD/CAM

How to Start a Swiss Machining Department From Scratch

When Shamrock Precision needed to cut production time of its bread-and-butter parts in half, it turned to a new type of machine tool and a new CAD/CAM system. Here’s how the company succeeded despite the newness of it all.

Brent Donaldson Editor-in-Chief, Modern Machine Shop

Shop Management Software 10/23/2023