MMS Blog

Oil & Gas

Interrupted Turning Operation Cuts Cost With 10-Sided Insert

Using a robust 10-sided insert from Tungaloy, this oil-industry remanufacturer was able to reduce the number of inserts used in interrupted turning operations.

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Why Do Top Shops Use Tool Presetters?

Looking at the data from Gardner Intelligence’s Top Shops survey, we can see patterns that show why high-performing shops tend to use tool presetters.

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Automation

5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Robot

Start simple, and you’ll be successful.

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Top Shops

91ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ÎÛ Covers Top Shops

The speakers at this year’s Top Shops Conference have faced business challenges just like you. Before heading to the show, read stories we’ve written about them in past issues of 91ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ÎÛ.

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Automation

Using AI for Predictive Maintenance, Employee Development

Maximo from IBM Watson can use "true AI" software to implement predictive maintenance and AR-assisted repair using the sensors that come standard on CNC machine tools.

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Lower Buy-to-Fly Ratios with Near-Net Additive Manufacturing

Building up large parts with wire-arc metal 3D printing rather than machining from solid has allowed this aerospace manufacturer to reduce its buy-to-fly ratio dramatically. 

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Are You Communicating Effectively?

Communication in your machine shop is a two-way street.

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A New Approach to CNC Turning

This turning process takes advantage of a turn-mill’s B-axis spindle to vary a tool’s approach angle to optimize chip control and feed rates. 

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CNC Tech Talks

What to Include When Developing Your Company Playbook

Like a sports team, your company can also benefit from a written plan.

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Automation

Shop Doubles Production Capacity with Robotic Machine Tending

In an unusual case of workers pleading for the adoption of machine-tending robots, Fusion OEM has realized great increases in capacity while freeing up machinists to more complex tasks.

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3 Principles for Growing with Machine Monitoring Data

Following a few basic principles can help shops get a return on their machine monitoring systems without losing faith first.

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Additive Manufacturing Via Material Extrusion

Material extrusion was the second additive manufacturing process to be successfully commercialized. After three decades of material advancements and a diverse array of start-ups and applications, the use cases for this technology are still going strong.

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