Automated data capture slow to sell
Despite automation's advantages, the machining industry has yet to put down the pen and paper.
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STS takes tool coatings in-house
Toolmaker launched its coatings division a year ago with a $2.2M investment.
High-performance tool coatings provide vital protection
Specialty coatings extend tool life when cutting nonferrous materials.
Fluid recycling can aid profits
Prioritize metalworking fluids when market factors reduce profit margins.
Technology advances CNC broaching systems
Broaching on a CNC machine enables multitasking, streamlines setups and saves money.
Apprenticeships can provide effective training
Various apprenticeship programs are available to connect the gap between the skills that parts manufacturers need and the ones job seekers offer.
The difficulties of tapping
Mastering this machining operation requires a lot of research and consultations.
CT scanning changes the game in metrology
The ability to peer inside machined parts allows metrologists to make better decisions faster.
Machining large parts takes specialized mindset
Shops make big moves becoming specialists when manufacturing hefty parts.
Specialized tools help deburr cross-holes
Automated deburring makes the process more efficient, giving the end product a more consistent finish from part to part.
Math matters
Technology has not removed the need to master calculations.
Get the most out of tried-and-true machinist vises
A little tender, loving care, and creative thinking will keep your vice in tip-top shape.n