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Benefits of conversational programming for 5-sided machining Also in this issue Shop grows by adding services GD&T: rules to design by Ins and outs of indexable tools FEA software eliminates missteps In this PLUS: Machinist’s Corner, Workholding, ISSUE Machine Technology, Shop Operations.
GOOD TALK! Benefits of conversational programming for 5-sided machining Also in this issue Shop grows by adding services GD&T: rules to design by Ins and outs of indexable tools FEA software eliminates missteps In this PLUS: Machinist’s Corner, Workholding, ISSUE Machine Technology, Shop Operations. Visit ctemag.com to learn more.
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A rail axle is refurbished at Seco Machine. Manufacturer Seco Machine primarily serves the railroad industry while seeking to diversify. Seco Machine is not a contract manufac- started Seco Machine in 1985, after working turer, machine shop, moldmaker or urethane as a plant manager for a company that, after parts producer—it is hybrid of all of them. The being sold, forced him to retire at age 62. At.
All images: A. Richter, except where indicated A rail axle is refurbished at Seco Machine. Manufacturer Seco Machine primarily serves the railroad industry while seeking to diversify. Seco Machine is not a contract manufac- started Seco Machine in 1985, after working turer, machine shop, moldmaker or urethane as a plant manager for a company that, after parts producer—it is hybrid of all of them. The being sold, forced him to retire at age 62. At North Canton, Ohio, company also offers an- the time, Richard was working on a backing- cillary services, such as assembly, warehous- ring project for the railroad industry that the ing, specialty packaging, coatings and pro- new owners of the company didn’t want to
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