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Shop Operations
Evolving to meet 21st-century demands
In a contracting market like this one, it's never easy to operate. But let's take this opportunity to drive the evolution necessary to become a 21st-century business.
Shift focus toward technology
To compete in the 21st century, we need to emphasize the technical, more complex aspects of metalworking.
Surface finish on A36 steel
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.n
Tooling for a COVID-19 world
With demand growing for physical barriers, manufacturers are rising to meet it. Here are speeds and feeds for the machining of polycarbonate sneeze guard bases.
Buying an established shop
The machines might be dated, but existing customers and experienced employees beat starting from scratch.
When full-diameter steel slotting is the only option
ProvenCut recipe 551 shows how to achieve a high material removal rate while maintaining a reliable cut.
Machining a hardened ring gear
Get an excellent surface finish and good tool life with these ProvenCut recipes.
Successfully slotting with aluminum
ProvenCut recipe 440 for machining a deep slot in 6061-T6 aluminum.
Coolant enhances worker health, safety
Fusion Coolant Systems' Pure-Cut products a safer alternative to metalworking fluids.
Pick and choose business opportunities
As a machine shop owner, you can't attend every trade show or event and that's OK.
When the team has your back
Employees who professionally represented the company are an asset to your business.