John Miller President
Tips for Investing Intelligently When Upgrading a Shop on a Budget
Working on a tight budget is not easy, but these tips can help you make the most of your free capital.
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Adjusting CAM Tolerance and Machine Modes to Fix Faceting Issues
Fixing an issue often requires fine tuning of both CAM tolerances and the machine mode for full optimization and process reliability.
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How to Optimize Operator Efficiency on Any Shop Floor
Striking the perfect balance of person to machine is unique to each shop and can depend on a number of factors, including the type of work a shop undertakes, the available equipment, staffing levels, scheduling and more.
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Considerations for Properly Implementing Advanced Tool Materials
Many shops incorrectly assume advanced tools are plug and play. The tools may fit into existing tool holders, or even into the same shell mill pockets or turning pocket as carbide inserts, but that’s where the similarities end.
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Strategies for Expanding a Shop the Right Way
It’s very easy to get paralyzed by all the directions you can go when upgrading a shop, but breaking this decision into its simplest forms can help curb future buyer’s remorse.
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Solving Process Issues With a Detail-Oriented Approach
It is essential for a machinist and a shop to have the discipline to pause a process and reassess when encountering issues, even when schedules are tight.
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Process Modernization is Scary but Necessary
When done correctly, process modernization can help secure a shop’s future in the industry and open new opportunities.
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Securing Processes for Automation
Securing a process for reliable automation takes much consideration, but many modern machines have features that can help.
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How Lowering Torque Improves Tapping Tool Life
Escaping the tap breakage trap requires a long look at torque and the many factors that influence it.
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Solving Holemaking Issues: Boring or Reaming?
Single-point boring and reaming are both excellent ways to meet high tolerances and finish requirements for hole making, but each has distinct specialties.
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What Should Machinists Know About In-Machine Probing?
In-machine probing doesn’t reach the power of CMMs but can still be useful for pre- and mid-process control, as well as for “rough screening” of parts.
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How to Tackle Tough Angled Pocket Milling With Two Tools
Milling a deep pocket with a tight corner radius comes with unique challenges, but using both a flat bottom drill and a necked-down finishing tool can help.
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