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To compete in the 21st century, we need to emphasize the technical, more complex aspects of metalworking.

Although arguably less interesting than some newer technologies, sawing is still a vital machining operation at modern machine shops.  

Measuring diameters is a fundamental machinist task. Here's a technique to ensure your measurements are correct.

The Grinding Doc: Grinding flat on flat almost always produces pain and suffering.

A prototyping shop relies on CAD/CAM software and advanced cutting tools to combine innovation and art.

The Eyes system from OnRobot A/S eliminates the need for expensive fixture carts used to position parts for robotic picking.

Various tools and techniques can maximize productivity when slot milling.

New organic material promises faster technology.

Shrink-fit holders further reduce cycle times in high-speed machining centers

Rego-Fix's PG toolholding collet system solves shop's pullout problem.

COVID-19 has upended major manufacturing industries, especially transportation-related ones.

How varying the wheel and/or workpiece rpm reduces chatter risk.

The time is ripe to expand domestic manufacturing.

Today’s multitasking machines offer more reasons than ever to combine normally separate operations.

Deep-hole drilling and automation make for productive work cells.

CSD-300II front-facing, twin-spindle lathe from Fuji Machine America Corp. sports a variety of new and improved features.

Abrasives play a significant part at a modern metalworking shop, but process design, optimization and safety aspects frequently are overlooked.

A 1.5 mm × 1 mm chip that consumes just 28 microwatts and has a range of up to 21 m has potential for manufacturing applications.

Automating two mills in a six-machine cell, we could turn around his inconsistent output.

The challenge for this ProvenCut recipe was to achieve an acceptable—or even excellent—finish with a tool length-to-diameter ratio of 5-1.