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Shop destroyed by tornado restores milling operations with 6 new machines.

Quality control is key to successful additive manufacturing of metal products.

The Grinding Doc offers coping strategies to handle the pain and suffering of crankshaft grinding.

A lot goes into generating an excellent finish.

A low-cost, accurate and convenient way to take the temperature of a workpiece.

Custom grippers can solve unique challenges when handling parts.

Mitsui Seiki's J series combines the accuracy of a jig borer and the productivity of a machining center.

The delta variant of the coronavirus, a shortage of semiconductors, logistics challenges and a scarcity of skilled labor are affecting the rebound of manufacturing, but there is reason for optimism.

Shop seeks to overcome EDM bottlenecks when producing complex molds.

U.S. Department of Energy researchers devise method to study melting points of refractory oxides.

Successfully machining medical parts demands attention to many details.

Despite the benefits, CNC automation does not have a one-size-fits-all solution. Here's what to know before you automate.

Even with its drawbacks, laser machining will continue to find new industrial applications.

ETO cutting tool manufacturers can simplify complex processes with automation

Effectively drilling austempered ductile iron requires a balanced approach.

Starrag welcomes two verticals to its HMC family.

A CAM threading toolpath cut hoist drum production time by 83%.