Articles

Small Engine Precision Fuels Fifth-Axis Production Concept

The challenge holding tight tolerances for its billet RC helicopter engine components drove this company to develop an innovative fifth-axis tombstone device to complete multiple parts on an HMC in one setup.

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Top Shops

Access the 2011 Top Shops Executive Summary

Review 91Ƶվ’s 2011 Top Shops Executive Summary to find out how your shop compares to the top 20 percent of U.S. machining businesses.

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Top Shops

Top Shops for 2011

Learn more about the 10 companies that were named “Top Shops” from last year's benchmarking survey.

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CAD Like a Video Game

During a recent Webinar, Spaceclaim demonstrated the ease of use of its CAD software.

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Basics

What a CNC Operator Needs to Know—At Least

The position of CNC operator requires certain basic skills and abilities. Mike Lynch, a noted MMS columnist, offers his insights into the bare minimum for effectiveness in this important job.

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Welcome to “The Shop”

91Ƶվ is rolling out a new e-newsletter called “The Shop.” The newsletter is a compilation of our latest blog posts that will be delivered to your inbox each Friday.

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A Bird’s-Eye View

Different shops serving different industries often have more in common than one might think.

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The Low Cost of a High-Price Tool

Sometimes a low purchase price doesn't mean that the total cost is also low.

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Stepping Up to the Plate

2011 has been a good year for manufacturing. Continuing into 2012, we need to work on finding appropriately skilled workers to fill the current demand for jobs and replace an aging workforce.

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Reasons to Consider Custom Workholding

“There isn’t a shop that can say they’ve never had a problem gripping a part.” This is a quote from an introductory piece that describes the capabilities of the Hardinge Workholding Division in engineering custom workholding solutions for those problem parts.

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Of Pride and Appreciation

Pride of workmanship is cool, indeed.

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Top Shops

Shop Leaders Share Thoughts on Evaulating Cutting Tools

The “Top Shops” discussion group on LinkedIn includes owners, managers, engineers and senior personnel in CNC machining facilities. Here’s what they had to say about cutting tool evaluation.

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