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New Aerospace End Mill Design Results from Tool Standardization Contest
The latest version of Kennametal’s Harvi tool was developed through efforts aimed at a competition for reducing an aircraft manufacturer’s tooling choices.
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Video: High Production Rate on VMCs Using Robotic Automation
This “Twin Cell” system uses one robot to deliver work into the cell and another robot to load both of the machines. The choice to remove machine doors enables faster load/unload time between machining cycles.
WatchThe Drug Testing Dilemma
Even if attitudes are shifting toward greater tolerance of drug use, manufacturing employers see little choice but to keep up their screening.
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“Top Shops” Human Resources Honoree Offers Two Creative Tips for Employee Prospecting
Go to where you might discover the candidates who could turn into strong players in your shop. You have to plant seeds, the shop owner says.
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Using Hybrid Additive Manufacturing, GE Leverages Turbine Blade Repair into Efficiency Improvement
An engineering modification that would have been impractical or cost-prohibitive in the past is realized on a machine tool performing metal 3D printing and machining in the same cycle.
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Shop Greenery Gives New Meaning to “Plant” Floor
Plants assist with the mood of the shop and quality of the air. Here are a few additional innovations at the shop we covered this month for its application of data-driven manufacturing.
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Understanding the Different Choices in Metal and Fluid Recycling
This recorded presentation discusses options including separators, shredders, briquetters, centrifuges, and above- and below-ground chip handling.
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Video: Functional Excavator Features 3D-Printed Components
The cab, arm and heat exchanger were all 3D printed on the first excavator to feature major components produced additively.
WatchPick the Next Business Segment in which Your Shop Will Succeed
In machining, market segmentation is an important strategy for success. An executive of a major contract manufacturer offers advice.
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How to Anticipate Machining Errors before Parts Are Scrapped in QA
In L&S Machine's system for data-driven manufacturing, the data describe a good day.
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DMG MORI Opens New Tech Center and Showroom in Southwest Ohio
Site to provide customer support and training for technologies such as five-axis machining and multifunction turning centers.
Read MoreDo Not Underestimate Your Value to Customers, and Other Advice for Shops
Sharing a few of the takeaways from the recent NTMA Sales and Marketing Conference.
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