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Five-Axis

When to Use 3+2 Versus Full Five-Axis for Finishing Operations

Consider the entire system — along with your goals — when deciding between a full five-axis or a 3+2 approach.

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Measurement

Automating Double-Flank Gear Testing

The form and surface finish of individual gears are becoming more demanding. Automated double-flank rolling tests are a particularly realistic measurement that simulates the behavior of the gears in operation.

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Five-Axis

OEMs Showcase Hybrid Manufacturing Applications

Mazak and Mastercam worked together to demonstrate the viability of hybrid additive/subtractive machining techniques at a recent event held in Florence, Kentucky.

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How Proper Scheduling Leads to a Successful Machine Shop

Proper scheduling of jobs is paramount when it comes to running an efficient machine shop.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Shows Continued Recovery

December marks third consecutive month of metalworking improvement on the heels of increased supplier deliveries.

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Cutting Tools

Inside the Process of Cutting Tool Recycling

Global Tungsten & Powders, part of the Ceratizit Group, sheds light on the processing steps that convert a shop’s used inserts into new tools and other applications.

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Aerospace

Shop Tour Video: From Garage Shop to Leading Aerospace Supplier

From repairing aircraft interiors to manufacturing medical implants, Superior Joining Technologies excels at CNC machining, TIG welding, laser welding, and NADCAP-accredited nondestructive testing. Discover how this Rockford-based company supports the aerospace industry through a combination of advanced technologies.

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Automotive

JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) showed how the manufacturing industry is adapting to the needs of electric vehicle manufacturing and adopting new technology including AI and autonomous robots.  

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Cutting Tools

Indexable Drill Heads Double Profitability

Moving to a robust line of indexable drills enabled this shop to dramatically alter the manufacturing process for a problem part, doubling its profitability.

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CNC Tech Talks

A Higbee Thread Milling Custom Macro

Higbee threads provide a full thread form at the very start of the thread. The sharp edge is removed during the machining process.

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Setting Up the Building Blocks for a Digital Factory

Woodward Inc. spent over a year developing an API to connect machines to its digital factory. Caron Engineering’s MiConnect has cut most of this process while also granting the shop greater access to machine information.

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5 Ways CNC Job Shops Can Gain Visibility and Influence in the Industry

As machine shops navigate economic and political uncertainty, 91ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ÎÛ offers a chance to share their stories, influence the conversation and seize new opportunities.

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