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Additive Manufacturing | 6 MINUTE READ

Micro 3D Printing Solves Big Problem for Tiny Parts

3D printing is a well-known tool for prototyping, but only recently has the technology reached the point that it can handle the tiny features and tight tolerances of micro parts.
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Julia Hider Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop, Additive Manufacturing

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Fearless Five-Axis Programming Fosters Shop Growth

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Senior Editor, Modern Machine Shop

Reinvestment in automation has spurred KCS Advanced Machining Service’s growth from prototyping to low-and mid-volume parts. The key to its success? A young staff of talented programmers. 

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Accurate Digital Manufacturing Tool for 3D Printed Parts
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Accurate Digital Manufacturing Tool for 3D Printed Parts

Warp-Adapted-Model uses full-part 3D data from an initial part to identify errors and produce a new, corrected model in minutes.

A More Efficient Way to Cut Near-Net Parts
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A More Efficient Way to Cut Near-Net Parts

Choosing the right milling insert is important: This insert from Iscar is designed for finishing near-net shaped parts quickly, while another makes high-feed machining more accessible with existing machining centers.

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CORE Industrial Partners Acquires Metal Cutting and Forming Company
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CORE Industrial Partners Acquires Metal Cutting and Forming Company

Precision Metal Fab and Precision Tool & Die specializes in CNC laser cutting, stamping, metal die formation, welding and assembly for various end-market applications, including warehouse automation, food equipment, HVAC and utilities.
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Autocam Medical Celebrates Graduates of Apprentice Program
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Autocam Medical Celebrates Graduates of Apprentice Program

The CNC Machinist Apprentice Program requires students to complete over 700 hours of classroom instruction over a period of 90 weeks. Apprentices are employed by Autocam Medical and maintain a full work schedule during the training period.
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FANUC Launches Mobile Apps for Comparing CNCs, Components

FANUC Launches Mobile Apps for Comparing CNCs, Components

The CNC Comparison, the CNC Functions Catalog and the CNC Alarms apps are said to provide key FANUC product information in a user-friendly way.

Five Areas of CNC Machining to Simplify With G Code

Optimizing G code to make CNC setup and operation simpler is a great way to improve CNC productivity and sometimes prevent errors.
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Bio-Based Machining Fluids Improve Efficiency and Tool Life

New bio-based machining fluid formulations improve tool life and productivity without troublesome films and foams.
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GMTA Names New Vice President of Sales

Marius Braun will supervise the North American sales for German Machine Tools of American, a distributor of various gear making and related lines of machine tools for automotive and other power transmissions.
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The Right (Machine) Tool for the Right Job

This high-production shop uses both mechanical and CNC Swiss machines to make parts, but which machine is right for which job?

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SnapEDA Expands eCADstar Library Content
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SnapEDA Expands eCADstar Library Content

Using eCADstar’s embedded internet access, printed circuit board designers can search and download from SnapEDA’s library of electronic component models.

ABB Introduces Two New Digitally-Connected Robot Controllers
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ABB Introduces Two New Digitally-Connected Robot Controllers

ABB’s new E10 and V250XT controllers reportedly offer 20% energy savings, built-in digital connectivity and 1000+ additional functions to meet changing requirements.

Jorgensen Conveyor Partners With S.F.H.
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Jorgensen Conveyor Partners With S.F.H.

According to Jorgensen, the partnership will strengthen its breadth of product offerings and provide manufacturers a one-stop-shop for all metal chip processing needs. Jorgensen will have exclusive rights to sell S.F.H. products in North America.
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This short tutorial will empower you to find the right market for your product, ensure you get paid, and provide resources to get started. (Sponsored)

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Taiwan's TIMTOS × TMTS 2022 Conference Slated for February

The machine tool conference will be held in Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center from February 21-26, 2022. Over 900 exhibitors are expected to pack the exhibition halls, including Fair Friend Group, TTGroup, FANUC, Mazak, Delta, Mitsubishi and Siemens.
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Additive Manufacturing

Thermwood Adds Angle Layer Printing to Large-Scale AM Systems

The ability to print at a 45º angle adds to the system’s current horizontal and vertical orientation capabilities, enhancing the flexibility of producing large-scale composite thermoplastic parts.

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Cutting Tool Inventory: A Big Concern for Small Shops

A job shop might have an amount of money tied up in tooling equal to a significant share of its investment in CNC machines. Here is how one shop owner thinks about tool management.
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Peter Zelinski Editor-in-Chief, Modern Machine Shop
Australia's Sydney Manufacturing Hub Opens, Focuses on Additive
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Australia's Sydney Manufacturing Hub Opens, Focuses on Additive

The Sydney Manufacturing Hub will provide capabilities for design, topological optimization, the 3D printing of metals, ceramics and polymers, as well as post-processing heat treatment, advanced characterization and more.
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December Metalworking Results Extend Recent Trends

December Metalworking Results Extend Recent Trends

The December 2021 Metalworking Index reflects ongoing supply chain disruption, with four of the six Index components registering slowing expansion.
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Unisign Machine Tools Launches New CNC for Truck Industry
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Unisign Machine Tools Launches New CNC for Truck Industry

Unisign’s Uniaxle CNC machine enables simultaneous milling and drilling on both axle ends. It provides a dedicated CNC machining center where welded and cast rear axles can be machined in a single setup

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Vision Engineering Launches Compact Digital Microscope

Vision Engineering’s VE Cam is a complete standalone inspection microscope for circuit board examination, printed circuit board debug activities or for discovering imperfections, and to trace problems in a wide range of industrial applications.

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WFL Millturn Technologies Offers Integrated Tool Loading

The M20 Millturn provides a turning output of up to 44 kW, meaning even hard-to-machine materials can be handled with ease.

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Desktop Metal, Uniformity Labs Partner to Produce Binder-Jetting Solutions

The goal of the partnership is to create integrated solutions that make it easier for businesses to adopt binder jetting to produce end-use metal parts at scale.
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