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Measuring Tighter Tolerances With a 3-Point Precision Bore Gage
For lower volumes and a wide variety of bore checking, three-point (or tri-bore) gages offer a high-precision, cost-effective solution.
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What CNC Taught Us About Adopting AI in Manufacturing
Modern Machine Shop was early to cover CNC when others weren’t. Now, as AI pushes into programming, optimization and robotics, we need to separate production-ready tools from overpromised tech.
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Refining the Handoff Between the CAM Program and the Real-World Process
Despite the best intentions in the virtual world, the manufacturing process is limited to what survives the handoff from screen to spindle.
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Preserve the Craft of Manufacturing as Technology Advances
As the industry continues to move toward a digital future, be sure to reinforce the core fundamentals right alongside it.
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Mastering Large ID and OD Measurements
Measuring large IDs and ODs boils down to selecting the right tool for the application.
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Making the Case for Table Changers
Table changers are an often-overlooked automation solution. In the right scenario, they can offer significant productivity gains while keeping your workflow familiar and manageable.
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Lessons That Matter for the Future of Automated Job Shops
The Automated Shop Conference (TASC, August 12–13) is designed for job shop leaders looking to implement automation in practical, high-impact ways — from lights-out machining to AI-driven programming and front-office integration. Here are 10 standout sessions led by shop owners, engineers and innovators who are pushing automation forward without massive budgets or unrealistic expectations.
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A New Frontier in Surface Finish Control
What if your machine tool could measure surface roughness as it cuts? This article explores how in-process metrology is advancing from concept to reality, enabling real-time feedback, immediate detection of anomalies and new levels of control over surface quality. Discover the technologies making this possible.
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What Technology, Process or Strategy Made the Biggest Impact on Your Machine Shop?
In this exclusive set of interviews, learn how 10 machine shop leaders are transforming their operations with effective strategies and technologies, including automation, lean manufacturing, advanced machining and workforce development.
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To Understand Machine Speeds, Look Past the Spec Sheet
The real-world behavior and performance of a machine depends on use case much more than the numbers listed on its spec sheet.
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Common Methods for Measuring Workpiece Radii
With today’s complicated and very high-precision parts, workpiece radii can have a variety of shapes and contours. Sophisticated tools can help simplify the measurement process.
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The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing
Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.
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