
An Introduction to Superfinishing
By: Emily Probst
Learn what superfinishing is, what applications it should be used for and why you should take care when specifying surface finish parameters.
Shifting from On-Machine to Offline Programming
By: Emily Probst
In the midst of learning to program its CNC milling machines offline and the promise of using that experience to transfer more work to its Swiss-type lathe, an Ohio job shop is changing its company culture and taking on more complex work.
Job Shop Automates Using Cobot Arm
By: Emily Probst
Loading and unloading a repetitive job was straining employees at B.I.C. Precision Machine, so the shop integrated a cobot arm from Absolute Machine Tools into its production process.
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IMTS Spark: MMS Editors Choose Favorite Article of 2020
By: Emily Probst
The editors of Modern Machine Shop share observations of reporting on metalworking facilities and their conversations with metalworking leaders.
Support Manufacturing with Your End-of-the-Year Contributions
By: Emily Probst
The American Precision Museum is designing new, engaging exhibits available to all ages and accessible in person and on digital platforms. Be part of preserving industrial history.
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Practical Approaches to Automation
By: Emily Probst
Automation isn't just useful for large volumes of the same part. Today, it is increasingly being used in machine shops for high-mix, low-volume jobs.
Workholding Considerations for Five-Axis Machining
By: Emily Probst
Five-axis workholding isn’t just about applying technology; it’s also about applying a different mindset.
Use Your Machinists to Make Dies
By: Emily Probst
By systemizing die making into repeatable steps, Dies Plus, a division of Otto Engineering, is using its machinists to effectively make dies. This solution relies on a paperless color-coding system to convey the tolerances machinists need to hit in order for tool and die makers to do the final fitting.
Modern Machine Shop Talks Die Machining, Moldmaking and Leadtime Leaders
By: Emily Probst
Emily Probst, senior editor of Modern Machine Shop magazine talks with Christina Fuges, executive director of MoldMaking Technology magazine, about 2020 Leadtime Leader Award winner Precise Tooling Solutions and the lessons this moldmaker can teach CNC machine shops.
Aerospace Machine Shop Uses Past Prototype for Quick Ventilator Part Turnaround
By: Emily Probst
Win-Tech Inc. is one of the many manufacturing facilities shifting focus to fulfill urgent medical needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aerospace Supplier Shifts to Tight-Tolerance Ventilator Parts: "We Weren't in This Business Two Weeks Ago"
By: Emily Probst
Skilled Manufacturing Inc. is running seven days a week to produce ventilator parts that will help healthcare workers battle the coronavirus.
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When Manufacturing Industry Events Are Delayed
By: Emily Probst
Walter is moving to a digital product launch Wednesday at 10 a.m. CET (5 a.m. ET) in light of the coronavirus causing a significant delay for an in-person launch.
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