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February MBI Shows 14th Month of Industry Growth
With a reading of 50.8, the Gardner Business Index showed that the metalworking industry grew for the 14th consecutive month and the 16th time in 17 months.
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Video Highlights Value of Pedestal Workholding
For multi-axis machining, a good workholding fixture gets the part away from the worktable surface, yet holds the part securely for aggressive machining. This video shows a dovetail pedestal doing this job in a 3+2 application.
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Product Slideshow: Machining Centers
The March issue includes a spotlight section on machining centers. Click through the slideshow to learn more about these machines and others.
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One More Problem?
Is it a big problem that a growing number of young people don’t seem to be mechanically inclined or handy in general?
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Strong Growth Projected for Industrial Robots
A predicted surge in the use of advanced industrial robots in the United States and elsewhere over the next decade would raise productivity substantially.
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Optimizing the Production Path
New scheduling and resource allocation gives this gear manufacturer the flexibility to cut down on shop floor backlogs and bottlenecks.
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Grinding Big Gears from Blanks
Harnessing the latest abrasives technology enables this shop to grind huge gears complete from blanks, eliminating multiple machining steps and providing a smooth surface finish.
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The Tactical Merit of Five-Axis Machining
A job shop relying on homegrown talent to win aerospace and defense work expands its five-axis capabilities
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Reasons for In-Sourcing Machining
Companies illustrate various reasons why they have brought or kept machining in-house instead of outsourcing it to a supplier.
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March 2015 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Machining Centers
Click through this slideshow for HMCs, VMCs, multitasking centers and more.
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Are You Using the Right High-Pressure Coolant?
A Texas manufacturer had severe foaming problems with a high-pressure coolant system until it switched to a coolant formulated for use at high psi.
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Multitasking Turning Centers Equipped with Y Axis
Doosan’s Lynx 220LSY Series is a range of compact and high-speed multitasking turning centers featuring a Y axis.
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