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October MBI at 54.0 – 27 Months of Growth

October MBI at 54.0 – 27 Months of Growth

Starting with October, the MBI now goes out to a larger, random group of shops that are subscribers to 91Ƶվ. This has greatly increased the number of responses and should make the data more accurate.

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Snapshots from Mazak’s T3 Event

Snapshots from Mazak’s T3 Event

Mazak’s recent “Tomorrow’s Technology Today” event in Florence, Kentucky showcased a broad range of new machine models, as well as machining processes engineered around challenging parts.

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Getting Started with MTConnect
Data-Driven Manufacturing

Getting Started with MTConnect

MTConnect is a standardized communication protocol designed to help shops and plants integrate every piece of shopfloor equipment into a manufacturing data system. A new "conductivity guide" explains how to start implementing MTConnect to improve productivity on the shop floor.

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A Festive Opening for New Technical Center

A Festive Opening for New Technical Center

Absolute Machine Tools kicked off the opening of its new tech center with a traditional Oktoberfest celebration.

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Shop Leaders Share Thoughts on Five-Axis Machining
Five-Axis

Shop Leaders Share Thoughts on Five-Axis Machining

91Ƶվ recently started a “Top Shops” discussion group on LinkedIn. The group is for owners, managers, engineers and other senior personnel in CNC machining facilities. A recent discussion thread from that group revealed various shops’ thoughts on five-axis machining.

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November’s Four Free Webinars

November’s Four Free Webinars

Learn about four webinars to be held in November that cover a range of strategies to help shops become more effective and efficient.

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An Unexpected Payoff
Shop Management Software

An Unexpected Payoff

An Ethernet communications system purchased to improve productivity on one part family ended up having a broader impact on this printing press manufacturer’s business.

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Spending Race Day with Doosan and JGR

Spending Race Day with Doosan and JGR

If a machining equipment supplier invites you to a NASCAR event, I suggest jumping on the opportunity.

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A Virtual Jog Mode for CAM
CAD/CAM

A Virtual Jog Mode for CAM

This CAM feature allows tool paths to be defined through a process that resembles jogging the machine manually.

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Delivering Value in Program Production
Large Part Machining

Delivering Value in Program Production

A contract manufacturer specializing in ongoing production programs describes the investments involved in winning this work.

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From the Mac to CAM

From the Mac to CAM

Bill Gibbs gratefully attributes the origins of GibbsCAM CNC programming software to the late Steve Jobs and the Apple Macintosh computer. For Bill, the Mac’s graphical user interface was inspirational.

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“The Other Hyundai” Sets Sights High

“The Other Hyundai” Sets Sights High

The opening of a new U.S. headquarters evidences Hyundai-Wia Machine America’s commitment to expanding in the U.S. market.

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