Articles

Additive Manufacturing at EuroMold

See what was on display at the show this year, and other additive manufacturing on the horizon.

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Another Sign of the Times

While this sign might make you chuckle, it also reflects a greater need in the industry.

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How Behavior Impacts Your Measurement

A recent study underscored the importance of defining best practices and understanding measurement fundamentals to make informed judgments about a measurement, irrespective of the technology used.

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A 1,000-Percent Tool Life Improvement

A simple tool swap provided especially dramatic benefits for this Houston-area shop.

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Grinding

Helical Profile Grinder Uses Superabrasive and Aluminum-Oxide Wheels

The Holroyd Zenith 400 has the capability to grind some of the largest rotors in the industry.

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Ultra-Sensitive Honing Is Right on Target

The Sunnen HTC-series tube honing system can impart accuracy-enhancing bore geometry and size (±0.00005 inch end-to-end) with a finish of 3 to 8 microinches Ra. This technology is critical for honing small-caliber barrels efficiently and precisely.

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November MBI’s Growth is Still Solid

With a reading of 52.9, the November MBI showed that the metalworking industry has grown for 28 consecutive months.

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The Pitfalls of Perfection

Machining to the exact specifications called for in a solid model might be unnecessary.

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What if I Don’t Machine Camshafts?

Why read a story about machining billet racing camshafts when your shop doesn’t do that type of work?

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Marketing Machining Services

You have to wear many hats to successfully run a shop. That means you have to be involved in machining, sales and even marketing.

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Basics

A Career in Manufacturing for Jazmyne?

Top-notch students like Jazmyne need more exposure to what manufacturing is really like. A recent event in the Indianapolis area might be a model for how to do this.

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Machine Shop Marketing

How will you connect with your next customer? Two contract shops describe methods that seem to work.

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