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MMS Blog
Metalworking Index Hits Seasonal Slump in November
Consistent with previous years, the GBI: Metalworking reported underperformance in November compared to October.
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Skipping the Dovetail Saves Setup Time for High-End Parts
Relying on crimping and sacrificial frames instead of dovetails cuts operations from Novo Modo’s high-end, high-mix work. What’s more, it supports the shop’s tight features and tighter tolerances.
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AI Servo Tuning Explained: How CNC Machines Optimize Motion Automatically
What FANUC calls AI Servo Tuning is changing how machines behave before their first cut — even though most machinists will never touch it.
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Can AI Automate Automation?
New hardware and software releases from Vention’s 2025 Demo Day, including some powered by AI, are designed to make advanced automation more accessible to manufacturers.
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Why Some CNC Shops Outperform Others With the Same Equipment
Five very different machining stories, one theme: top performance comes from process knowledge, not just equipment.
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5 Tips for Machining Nickel-Based Alloys
Choosing the right tools and processes can maximize tool life and reduce production time when machining these tough materials.
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Inside a CNC-Machined Gothic Monastery in Wyoming
An inside look into the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming, who are combining centuries-old Gothic architectural principles with modern CNC machining to build a monastery in the mountains of Wyoming.
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Strange But True: Odd Things That Happen With CNCs
These oddities in the way a CNC naturally behaves can help explain some rather unusual situations that may occur during machining.
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Order Of Operations Is Where Geometry Meets Judgement
Considerations for planning tool orders and material removal sequences to keep parts stable, accurate and clean.
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Preventing Spindle Crashes with Digital Twins
With only four machine tools, high-mix shop Novo Modo needed a surefire way to prove out programs and prevent spindle crashes. But when it adopted a CAD/CAM software with digital twin simulation capabilities, it found that its benefits ran even deeper than anticipated.
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Metalworking Index Steady Again in October
The GBI: Metalworking continues to hover just below the threshold for expansion.
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DN Solutions and HELLER: A United Vision for U.S. Manufacturing Renewal
With new technical centers in North America and the pending acquisition of HELLER, DN Solutions is expanding service, capacity and technical support for U.S. manufacturers. In this exclusive interview, CEO WJ Kim outlines what customers can expect.
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