Articles

Turning Machines 16 Feb 2026

Multitasking Machines Scale Up Setup

Job shops don’t mass produce parts — they mass produce setups. Here’s how Sanks Machining has streamlined setup in its shop.

Basics 13 Feb 2026

7 Steps to Optimize Aggressive Roughing Operations

Follow these guidelines to get the most out of aggressive roughing while improving cycle times and keeping quality intact.

Economics 11 Feb 2026

Metalworking Index Surges Into Expansion

January’s GBI: Metalworking results delivered an impressive start to 2026 with the strongest reading in over three years.

Basics 9 Feb 2026

Why Manufacturing Leaders Shouldn't Wait for “Normal” to Come Back

A year of shifting tariffs and strained capex budgets exposed a split among manufacturing leaders: those waiting out the storm, and those designing strategy around it. Here’s why the second group is pulling ahead.

Basics 6 Feb 2026

Defining Key Concepts of Smart Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing is the integration of IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI and digital twins to enhance efficiency, flexibility and sustainability in modern factories.

Workforce Development 4 Feb 2026

How Manufacturing CEOs Are Rebuilding Strategy Amid Tariffs and Talent Gaps

Tariffs, shifting costs and talent gaps are reshaping the math for small and midsized manufacturers. Mike Sibley explains how smart CEOs are reworking pricing, workforce and investment decisions instead of waiting for stability.

Measurement 2 Feb 2026

How Confocal Technology Revolutionizes Optical Metrology

Confocal technology takes optical measurement to the next level, enabling nanometer precision for roughness, topography and form measurements.

Turning Tools 30 Jan 2026

Durable Tooling Cuts Cycle Times for Tough Turn-Peeling Job

Kennametal’s KCU25B tooling proved durable enough for turn-peeling a lengthy austenitic stainless steel 1.4435 rotor while reducing cycle times.

Five-Axis 28 Jan 2026

High-End Machines Deserve High-End Support: Inside DMG MORI’s Cleveland Facility

Tech Days are only the beginning for DMG MORI’s Cleveland office as its team prepare to provide training and support for customers from Kentucky to western New York.

26 Jan 2026

Production Machining Turns 25!

For a quarter of a century, Production Machining has presented practical process and technological information that’s of use to precision machine shops today and in the future. That won’t change.