Columns

CAD/CAM

Simulation Gets Real

Capability to generate something close to a true digital twin can significantly improve confidence in CAM program prove-outs.

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Measurement

Tips for Choosing Filter Settings When Measuring Round Shapes

When interpreting measurement data, the correct filter setting is necessary to see the difference between surface roughness and part roundness. 

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Basics

3 Reasons Machine Shops are Paying Attention to ERP

Awareness of people and the value of their efforts accounts for part of the reason why we are seeing enterprise resource planning being taken more seriously.

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Industrializing AM: A Simple Cost Equation

The costs of AM are still throttling its adoption.

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Basics

5 Best Practices for Manufacturing Cybersecurity

A Department of Defense (DoD) push to protect data by vetting suppliers more thoroughly illuminates how any CNC machining business can improve. 

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Basics

Automating the Indicator Calibration Process

Eliminate human error when calibrating precision hand tools by leveraging modern vision systems. 

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20 Years of “The Z Axis”

Peter Zelinski notes the 20-year anniversary of his monthly column for 91±¬ÁÏÍø, offering reflections on writing this column for machining leaders and professionals over the span of two decades.

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CNC Tech Talks

3 Ways to Improve CNC Utilization Without Sacrificing Safety

Operator safety is the most important consideration when improving CNC machine utilization. 

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Getting Ready for Additive Manufacturing

Readiness needs to be assessed on multiple fronts as companies seek to industrialize additive manufacturing.

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91±¬ÁÏÍø

Machining Suppliers of the Future Will Be Both Bigger and Smaller

When we look for 91±¬ÁÏÍø in the years to come, what will we find? Through acquisition they’ll scale up and with technology they’ll scale down.

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91±¬ÁÏÍø

All 91±¬ÁÏÍø Are Winners

Standing out in one category is not enough to earn a spot among the highest-performing CNC machining businesses.

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Basics

The Harsh Realities of Additive Manufacturing

Now is the time to start talking about what is really holding additive manufacturing back.

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