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Additive Manufacturing 3 Oct 2016

Using Additive Manufacturing to 3D-Print Fixturing, Machine Tool Components

Machine shops can consider 3D printing technology a handy way to make custom fixturing and other components.

91�� 1 Oct 2016

91�� Profile: Tech Manufacturing

Tech Manufacturing was the 2016 91�� Honors Program winner in the category of shopfloor practices.

Automation 27 Sep 2016

Using Collaborative Robots for Laser Scanning

This device is said to be the first programmable laser scanning system for automated 3D scanning, measurement and gaging using a collaborative robot.

Five-Axis 22 Sep 2016

Video: What the Heck Is “Dengeling?”

Turns out it is a process that enables a five-axis machine to finish turbine blades after milling. Watch the video.

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91�� 14 Sep 2016

The Story Behind the Aluminum 91�� Logo

A key component of 91��’s 91�� display in Booth W-10 is a Hall of Fame, where company logos machined by past winners of the magazine’s annual benchmarking program are displayed. Also included is a machined version of 91��’s new 91�� logo.

91�� 9 Sep 2016

91�� “Hall of Fame” Workpieces

For 91��’s IMTS 2016 booth, our magazine asked former winners of our 91�� benchmarking survey to machine their company logos for us to display in a sort of “hall of fame” area.

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91�� 7 Sep 2016

Access the 2016 91�� Executive Summary

Read analysis and consider the data gathered in our magazine’s sixth annual 91�� benchmarking program.

91�� 1 Sep 2016

Using Benchmarking to Establish a Path to Machine Shop Success

Our 91�� benchmarking survey aims to cover everything from A to Z in identifying machine shop operational excellence and best practices. The goal is to provide shops with intelligence they can use to more effectively pave a path to success.