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FEATURE
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 Additive Manufacturing for Production Parts
Pete Zelinski, Senior Editor, Special Projects Email Pete
C&A Tool, a successful CNC machining business, expects additive manufacturing to command a growing share of part production. The shop has four direct metal laser sintering machines and assumes it will add more. While many see additive manufacturing as a means of prototyping, C&A Tool uses these machines primarily to make end-use production parts.
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Affordable Part Marking System Marks Uneven Surfaces
(Sponsored Content)
The Flexmark dot peen direct part marking system is an economical 2-in-1 solution. Switch from bench to hand-held marking in under 10 seconds. Ideal for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Create high-quality marks on both flat and uneven surfaces with ease with Flexmark's IDI (Intelligent Driving Impact) Basic technology. More
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INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
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CNC Machining on National News
NBC's Today show produced an excellent, positive portrayal of young people pursuing careers in CNC machining. Worth watching. |
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MACHINE TOOL INVESTMENT
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Production Support Vs. Direct Production
Would you buy a machine tool that would not be used to make a sellable part? Shops are doing this. The machine tool in question is a CNC tool grinder. Because the machine supports production rather than directly adding to capacity, it requires the shop to think differently about its machine tool investment. However, companies that commit to this capability for in-house tool regrinding often go on to apply the machine to make their own custom tooling. |
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AUTOMATION |
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Space-Saving Alternative for Turning
For shops that lack space for a bar feed, this turning center's built-in automation provides a way to achieve unattended production in a small footprint.
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Mobil SHC 600 Series
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feature the highest level of advanced synthetic
base fluids and proprietary additive technology.
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D.C. PERSPECTIVE
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Congressman Speaks on Skills Gap and Additive Manufacturing
Peter Zelinski speaks with Tim Ryan, co-chair of the U.S. House of Representatives' Manufacturing Caucus. Read the interview. |
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GOING LEAN
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A Job Shop's Lean Transformation
Katie MacKay of MacKay Manufacturing describes her shop's move to lean manufacturing in this video, offering encouragement to any shop that is contemplating the same move. |
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NEW PRODUCTS
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Low-Pressure PRV Option Launched
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Need accurate pressure reduced settings when running at 150 to 900 psi? We've got you covered. After testing for 1,000,000 cycles, Vektek's NEW Low-Pressure PRV performs to the same precise standard expected of all Vektek products. See the NEW PRV at vektek.com or call 800-992-0236 for more information. |
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PRAB Magnetic Paper Bed Filter– Lowest Price, In Stock
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Save coolant and cut costs by removing metals, glass, rubber, and other inorganic and organic debris from fluids for reclamation. Standard units are available with flow rates up to 250 gpm. Quick-Ships in 48 hours. For video demo Click Here. |
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Consistently Making Precise and Permanent Marks
(Sponsored Content)
SIC's e8c153z-a dot peen system with programmable Z-axis provides unmatched repeatability includes lighted work area, large marking window (160mm x 100mm - 6.3" x 3.9"), for high quality marks on varying surfaces on one work piece. The patented “auto-sensing” feature achieves consistent mark results when pass/fail grades of are required! More |
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Take Your Turning Operations to the Next Level
(Sponsored Content)
Five new Stellram® NL Turning Grades increase metal removal rates, improve surface finish and provide up to a 30% longer tool life. Low-friction CVD coated NL 200 to NL 920 inserts cover a full range of materials from cast irons to titanium alloys. |
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Kitamura Introduces Mycenter-4XD Vertical Machining Center Customized for the Job Shop Environment.
(Sponsored Content)
A new standard in VMC value, Kitamura's Mycenter-4XD is equipped with a 50" x 25.2" table and 43" x 24" x 24" travels, making it ideal for large single workpieces, multi-fixtured components or additional axes implementation. A powerful 35HP spindle sets the Mycenter-4XD apart when it comes to hard-to-machine materials. More |
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Ultrasonic Machining Center Uses Non-Contact Electrical Material Elimination
Available from Absolute Machine Tools, Tongtai's TT51-USA ultrasonic machining center is designed to machine aluminum alloy, hardened steel, glass and ceramic materials.
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