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Machining 101: What is Electrical Discharge Machining?
Electrical discharge machining, or EDM, is a non-contact form of machining that projects sparks from an electrode or wire to vaporize material of any hardness.
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Machining 101: What is Grinding?
Grinding takes an abrasive — often attached to a wheel — and uses its many grains to cut a workpiece. Variations on this process are useful for a wide variety of applications.
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Vacuum Workholding for Thin Parts: First Episode of The One-Person Shop
A new video series looks at technology and practices for thriving as a very small machining business. In this episode, how workholding using air pressure permits rapid setup of parts too delicate to be held in a vise.
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How to Increase Productivity with Consistent Tool Setups
When machinists look for ways to increase productivity, they often purchase new tool holders or cutting tools when in reality, they need consistent tool setup processes. (Sponsored)
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First Steps to a Connected Machine Shop (Big Data for Small Shops)
In this demo, Renishaw demonstrates how connecting an older style CNC to a PC tablet directly over ethernet, can empower machine tool operators to immediately become more productive. (Sponsored)
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Preparing SQC For Machinists and Future Requirements
The current complexity of machines means machinists are already busy — assigning them new, expanded SQL duties (such as gage identification) will require gages and processes to prioritize accessibility.
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Is Wireless Data Collection a Cultural Choice?
Untethered digital inspection tools are easier to justify for those who are willing to hold themselves accountable and improve for improvement’s sake.
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Cross-hole Deburring Tool Eliminates Secondary Process
The Orbitool from J.W. Done helped Paramount Machine eliminate a secondary deburring process, saving 75 process hours across a 2000-part run and enabling the shop to meet its profit and delivery time goals.
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Calling Custom Macros Through Modal Commands
While G65 does not enable users to simply and easily carry out Custom Macros in multiple locations, G66 and G66.1 provide modal solutions for doing so.
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Real Work Through the Xometry Partner Network, No Quoting Required, Free to Join, and New Jobs Added Daily
In this Digital Demo, Xometry’s Partner Success Manager guides machinists through the company’s Partner Network, highlighting how to become a partner; finding work through the partner portal; and the benefits of being a Xometry Manufacturing Partner. (Sponsored)
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