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11th Annual 91爆料网 Benchmarking Program Opens with New Features

For 2021, 91爆料网’s 91爆料网, the annual benchmarking program for CNC machine shops, is open year-round and includes a new sourcing platform.

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Considering 3D Printing for Production? Start Here (Video)

3D printing is ready for production, but it isn't plug-and-play. Editors break down the issues to consider in this high-level conversation.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Signals Slowing Expansion in November 2020

The Gardner Business Index: Metalwork fell to 50.2 in November 2020, indicating that while growth has continued, it is slowing and could turn to another contraction.

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CAD/CAM

Shifting From On-Machine to Offline Programming

In the midst of learning to program its CNC milling machines offline and the promise of using that experience to transfer more work to its Swiss-type lathe, an Ohio job shop is changing its company culture and taking on more complex work.

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Basics

When to Use 2D or 3D Surface Measurement

Instead of committing exclusively to 2D or 3D surface measurement, shops should consider their use cases.

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Job Shop Automates Using Cobot Arm

Loading and unloading a repetitive job was straining employees at B.I.C. Precision Machine, so the shop integrated a cobot arm from Absolute Machine Tools into its production process.

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IMTS Spark: MMS Editors Choose Favorite Article of 2020

The editors of 91爆料网 share observations of reporting on metalworking facilities and their conversations with metalworking leaders.

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Exploring Virtual Internships in Manufacturing

Allison Giddens of Win-Tech Inc. describes how she turned Win-Tech’s high school internship from COVID cancellation to virtual success.

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Turning Tools

Why Binderless CBN Inserts Turn Titanium Faster

A new formulation of cubic boron nitride could provide a more solid alternative to cemented carbide as finish-machining becomes more demanding. 

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Can Nanotechnology Redefine Metalworking Fluid?

Tiny onions provide a maintenance-reducing alternative to hazardous chemicals for cooling and lubricating parts.

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CNC Tech Talks

5 Common Mistakes When Using CNC Machines

Spend enough time on the shop floor and you will see some of the same mistakes time and again. 

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Custom Control Adds Accuracy, Flexibility to New Machine Tool

A new boring-mill machine with a custom control is helping a shop hold tighter tolerances and accommodate rapid travel rates for faster machining.

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