Finally, A Comprehensive Software Solution Designed for Small Job Shops
Zel X from Siemens is an integrated software application that consolidates collaboration, design, manufacturing, and operations into a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution. From RFQ to delivery, it’s a more efficient way to handle quotes, manage jobs, make parts, and collaborate with teams of all sizes.
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Metalworking Activity Stays Flat in October
By: Jan Schafer
The GBI for Metalworking reflects stability of most of the six GBI components that had been losing ground months prior. Ordinarily underwhelming, flat is good when it means not contracting.
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5 Things CNC Operators Must Know About Sizing Adjustments
By: Mike Lynch
For CNC operators, sizing adjustment is an essential skill. Keep these points in mind when training new CNC users.
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Machining Questions? Ask the Expert
Meet John Miller, CNC expert and MMS’ newest columnist. In his new column, Miller’s Edge, he’ll answer reader questions about machining. Submit your questions today!
How to Start a Swiss Machining Department From Scratch
By: Brent Donaldson
When Shamrock Precision needed to cut production time of its bread-and-butter parts in half, it turned to a new type of machine tool and a new CAM system. Here’s how the company succeeded, despite the newness of it all.
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Simple Workholding for Robotic Automation
By: Eli Plaskett
Robotic automation relies on reliable workholding, and these modular pneumatic jaws make it simple.
Integrated CAD/CAM Promotes Process Efficiency, Traceability
By: Evan Doran
High-requirement markets are not only searching for good parts — they're searching for proof of good parts. CAD/CAM software can help.
Moving To Magnets Doubles Productivity
Moving from hydraulic to magnetic fixtures enabled this shop to reduce setup time, improve rigidity and eliminate manual operations. As a result, productivity doubled.
SolidCAM Wants to Help Machine Shops Get into Additive Manufacturing
SolidCAM's partnership with Desktop Metal is aimed at making additive manufacturing more accessible to job shops and other manufacturers.
New Machining Technology Works With Old to Restore WWII Submarine
By: Julia Hider
A set of donated boring bars that can be used in a 1954 boring head will enable volunteer machinists to recreate a pair of binoculars for the USS Pampanito.
Digital Demo: High-Precision Single Spindle CNC Automation with the Muratec MS50
This machine makes you more money by shortening the overall cycle time and reducing the spindle idle time. (Sponsored)
Better Together: Combining Cobots and Palletization
By: Julia Hider
Using a collaborative robot to tend a machine with a pallet changer can help shops maximize unattended machining time.
When Manual Machining Makes Good Business Sense
By: Matt Danford
Rare expertise, raw passion and ample opportunity keep handwheels turning profits in the era of CNC.
Automating Material Handling Workflows With Autonomous Robots
By: Nathaniel Fields
Automation in a machine shop can boost throughput and productivity while easing the burden of the skilled labor shortage. Where do these self-guided mobile robots fit into the automation roadmap?
8 Ways to Increase Productivity on the Manufacturing Floor
By: Max Egan
When it comes to machine shop productivity, continuous improvement depends on efficient employees, equipment and processes.
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Little Wins Create Value in Additive Manufacturing
By: Timothy W. Simpson
How to create value with a multi-level approach to additive manufacturing.
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Sharing the Manufacturing Narrative With Policymakers
By: Aneesa Muthana, CEO and Owner, Pioneer Service Inc., CEO and Partner, M&M Quality Grinding Inc.
Conversations with policymakers represent a chance to communicate our challenges, showcase our passion and impact them with our pride in American manufacturing.
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