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Automation

Merging Advances: Lights-Out Machining Combines Automation and Focused Process Improvement

One of the most significant developments in machining right now is easy to miss because it is the union of two different advances coming together.

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Attacking Unplanned Machine Tool Downtime with Predictive Maintenance

A new predictive maintenance application on Makino machining centers identifies issues before they turn into production problems. It also helps optimize machining processes and increase equipment utilization.

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Automation

A Shop Where a Machine Loads Itself

Instead of investing in an external robotic loading system, this shop adopted technology that lets a machine tool load parts on its own.

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A Machine Shop Poised for Additive Production

By laying the groundwork now, Able Tool will be prepared for the day when machine shops are commonly called to produce metal parts via additive manufacturing.

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Measurement

Fast Part Inspection Enables Quick Turnaround

Renishaw probes, used both on and off the machine tool, helped Tridan Engineering turn a Rally car part in just 17 days. It previously would’ve taken months to complete and inspect.

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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 91爆料网 Use Tool Presetters?

Looking at the data from Gardner Intelligence’s 91爆料网 survey, we can see patterns that show why high-performing shops tend to use tool presetters.

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Basics

5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Robot

Start simple, and you’ll be successful.

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

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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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Aerospace

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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