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The Value of Reverse Engineering
Are you able to benefit from offering reverse engineering services like this shop?
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The Tooling Cloud: Today and Tomorrow
Blue Swarf has developed the “Tooling Cloud,” a digital hub to help shops aggregate tool-related information.
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Quick-Change Chucks Offer More than Fast Jaw Changes
For this shop, eliminating the need for reboring is the most important benefit of QJR quick-change chucks from Kitagawa-Northtech.
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New Video: Five-Axis Machining of Simple Parts
A job shop owner talks about five-axis machining and feature-based programming at Padgett Machine.
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Creating Custom Pistons Using 3D Laser Scanning Technology
Laser scanning technology enables this racing piston maker design and machine custom sets of pistons in short order.
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Haas Automation Produces its 125,000th CNC Machine
Haas Automation built its first VF-1 vertical machining center in 1988. This CNC machine was remarkable because it was the first U.S.-built machine of its type priced below $50,000. In January 2012, the company built its 125,000th CNC machine tool, which happened to be the latest version of the VF-1 model. Comparing these two milestone machines is revealing.
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Matching Manufacturing Perceptions with Realities
A survey suggests the public continues to view manufacturing in a negative light, despite evidence to the contrary.
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Some Laser Marking Basics
The proper marking method that should be used depends on the workpiece material and the quality requirements.
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Racing to Create Custom Pistons
Laser scanning technology enables this automotive aftermarket company to design and machine custom sets of pistons in short order.
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Moving Forward in Reverse
This versatile shop leverages portable CMM technology to steadily grow the reverse engineering portion of its business.
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Annual Industrial Production Growing at Faster Rate
The consumer durable goods industrial production index reached 91.7 in January 2012, which is the third highest level since June 2008.
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Innovate Faster with In-House Manufacturing
"The Edge Factor's" tour of judges recently visited Cane Creek Cycling Components to discuss the company's decision to bring previously outsourced machining work back in-house.
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