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Digital Demos

How to Increase Productivity with Consistent Tool Setups

When machinists look for ways to increase productivity, they often purchase new tool holders or cutting tools when in reality, they need consistent tool setup processes. (Sponsored)

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Die/Mold

Functional Injection Molds (and More) from 3D Printed Metal Paste

A 3D printing process from Mantle shapes extruded metal paste before it is sintered, dramatically reducing the time from print to finished part. 

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Top Shops

Data Demystify CNC Machine Shop Sales, Marketing

Benchmarking surveys show how perception departs from reality when Top Shops evaluate the growth potential of advertising, social media and other tools.

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Basics

First Steps to a Connected Machine Shop (Big Data for Small Shops)

In this demo, Renishaw demonstrates how connecting an older style CNC to a PC tablet directly over ethernet, can empower machine tool operators to immediately become more productive. (Sponsored)

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CAD/CAM

CAM's Simulation Capability Boosts OEM's Spindle Uptime

CAMWorks and CAMWorks ShopFloor have boosted Anchor Danly’s spindle uptime by 15-20% through simulation and automatic G code updates.

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New to Additive Manufacturing? There's a Resource for That

3D printing for production is more than buying a machine and pressing “print.” A microsite from Additive Manufacturing Media covers AM processes, materials, workflows, business considerations and more. 

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One Manufacturer's Trash: Lessons Learned from Moving Facilities

Titletown Manufacturing's operations manager reflects on 13 years in the same facility, the excitement of moving to a new one and finding use for what he thought was trash.

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Automation

Meet the Automation That Makes Machine Tool Automation

A new manufacturing cell at Mazak’s North American headquarters is one part machine tool production unit and one part demonstration facility. And it’s here to provide a lesson about how automation can tackle skilled-worker shortages and supply chain issues at the same time. 

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Basics

Preparing SQC For Machinists and Future Requirements

The current complexity of machines means machinists are already busy — assigning them new, expanded SQL duties (such as gage identification) will require gages and processes to prioritize accessibility.

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Tool Libraries and Simulations in CAM Software Accelerate Cycle Times

Schupan Aluminum was able to reduce its CNC machining cycle times and perform complex five-axis work through Mastercam’s toolpaths and advanced features.

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Money Supply Growth Slows in April

The month-over-month rate of growth in the money supply slowed for the second straight month, and the annual rate of growth slowed for the first time in 12 months. However, the annual rate of growth is the fastest ever outside of a few months during the Great Recession. This strong growth should lead to accelerating growth in capital equipment consumption for the remainder of 2021.

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Basics

Is Wireless Data Collection a Cultural Choice?

Untethered digital inspection tools are easier to justify for those who are willing to hold themselves accountable and improve for improvement’s sake.

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