Turn/Mill
How to Start a Swiss Machining Department From Scratch
When Shamrock Precision needed to cut production time of its bread-and-butter parts in half, it turned to a new type of machine tool and a new CAM system. Here’s how the company succeeded, despite the newness of it all.
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"Crazy" Tools from Mikron Expand Capabilities
Despite past challenges of the pandemic, Mikron Tool's R&D department runs at full speed, developing efficient machining of demanding materials in the micron range.
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OEM Moves From Automation Implementation to Refinement
Automating challenging parts for full-weekend automation requires substantial process refinements that can significantly boost throughput.
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Modern Bar Feeds Bring New Life to Automatic Swiss Lathes
Cam-actuated Swiss lathes are still the fastest way to process many parts. By adding modern bar feeders, this shop has dramatically improved their utilization with the ability to work unattended, even in a lights-out environment.
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Digital Demo: People and History Drive Solutions
Bourn & Koch has long provided unique manufacturing solutions. However, the people who work at Bourn & Koch enable the company to deliver value to each partner they work with. From service to assembly to engineering, each step builds on the solution—helping you solve your most challenging manufacturing problems. (Sponsored)
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When Too Many Customers Spoil the Part
Duo CNC used to take on as many customers as the shop could handle. But when growth stalled, a top-down audit by the company’s general manager revealed that its customer base was inhibiting growth — and causing the shop to be less efficient and productive.
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IMTS 2022 Review: Attention to Automation Extends Beyond the Robot and the Machine
The advance toward increasingly automated machining can be seen in the ways tooling, workholding, gaging and integration all support unattended production. This is the area of innovation I found most compelling at the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show.
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Palmgren Launches Combination Bench Lathe, Mill
The 11" bench engine lathe and gear head mill is able to handle a wide range of turning, milling and drilling operations typically found on much larger machinery.
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Weiler to Debut New Automation Features For Its Lathes
Weiler’s V 110 four-way precision lathe introduces features new to the U.S.
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When Organic Growth in Your Machine Shop Isn’t Enough
Princeton Tool wanted to expand its portfolio, increase its West Coast presence, and become a stronger overall supplier. To accomplish all three goals at once, acquiring another machine shop became its best option.
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