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Basics

How to Effectively Train CNC Machine Operators

A blended-learning approach uses external resources to teach the basics, saving in-house training for company-specific issues.

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Material Jetting: It's Like Printing, Just in 3D

Recent advances in material processing capabilities have renewed interest in material jetting, the additive process that allows 3D objects to be built by placing different combinations of material drop-by-drop.

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Taking A Reading on Gages

Are we taking advantage of the vast amounts of dimensional information that a gage or hand tool can produce? Certainly not if the information presented on the gage display reads only “over,” “under” or “good.”

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Cutting Tools

News of Note: Machine Redesign, CAM Credentials and Solar Energy

Among the industry news of note in October 2019 is GF Machining Solutions’ rebranding of its machines, a cutting tool technology expo coming up in November and a huge solar panel installation on which Toyoda has broken ground. 

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A New Quality Standard You Need to Know About

The Quality Information Framework (QIF) helps connect product data with process data in emerging data-driven environments.

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Manufacturing Scheduling System Keeps Shopfloor Priorities Straight

Focusing on the now rather than adhering to a plan improves throughput, allows for variation and lays a strong foundation for predictive analysis.  

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Millennials Talk About Managing Millennials

At a past 91爆料网 Workshop, three of the four 91爆料网 Honors Program winners that year were millennials. They described their approach to managing people of their generation and creating an enticing, accommodating workplace for them.

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Metalworking Index Contraction Slows

Activity contraction slows as the Index approaches 50.

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EDM

Additive Advances Highlighted at Grand Opening

GF Machining Solutions put its technology on display for its North American customers, highlighting advances in EDM spark monitoring and support for additive manufacturing technology.

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Cutting Tool Shanks Improve Grip, Reduce Slippage

End Mills with gripping surfaces along the shank can prevent tool slippage and improve rigidity for aggressive roughing passes in aluminum machining.

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Basics

When Should You Review Your Manufacturing Processes?

Here are eight signs that you need to take a hard look at your manufacturing processes.

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Turn/Mill

Precision CNC Supercharger Rotor Machining Means More Power

By developing a more accurate machining process for mating helical rotors, this company’s superchargers can more efficiently force air into an engine for higher horsepower gains.

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