Articles

To Understand Machine Speeds, Look Past the Spec Sheet

The real-world behavior and performance of a machine depends on use case much more than the numbers listed on its spec sheet.

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Solving the Skills Gap Means Prioritizing Value Over Price

Manufacturing companies need to invest and add value to educational machine shop programs to solve the skilled labor gap.

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Economics

After Brief Expansion, Metalworking Index Fell to 46 in April

Metalworking industry begins to feel the impact of tariff uncertainty as business activity slows.

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Get with the Program(ming): 10 Articles to Help You Transform Your Data

Collecting data but not sure how to use it? You’re not alone. See how smart shops are turning raw machine data into real results—better decisions, smoother operations, and measurable ROI. 

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Common Methods for Measuring Workpiece Radii

With today’s complicated and very high-precision parts, workpiece radii can have a variety of shapes and contours. Sophisticated tools can help simplify the measurement process.

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Shop Tour Video: Inside an Aviation & Defense Machine Shop

Grants. Software. Process consolidation. These three pillars can bring new life to a shop, enabling it to take on more complex jobs with faster turnarounds. In this shop tour, find out how MSP Manufacturing has used each pillar to solidify itself as a reliable partner for defense and aerospace companies.

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How To (Better) Make a Micrometer

How does an inspection equipment manufacturer organize its factory floor? Join us as we explore the continuous improvement strategies and culture shifts The L.S. Starrett Company is implementing across the over 500,000 square feet of its Athol, Massachusetts, headquarters.

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Basics

Chatter and Feed Rate Scheduling

Optimizing feed rate can boost cycle times, but not if chatter gets in the way. This article explores how feed rate scheduling software interacts with tool vibration, and why ignoring chatter could undermine your gains. Learn how to balance productivity and stability with the right programming approach.

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Automation is for Everyone

Not just for large shops, automation can help even the smallest shops solve labor challenges and become more profitable and efficient.  

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The Smarter Way to Take Full Control of Your CNC Machine Shop

Designed to bridge the gap between CAM programmers and shop floor operators, SolidShop provides a seamless, real-time solution for managing G-code, tracking production and eliminating costly mistakes.  

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The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.

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How I Made It: Mark and Nancy Rohlfs

Running a machine shop is difficult enough by yourself. But what if your sibling was your co-owner? This is the reality for Mark and Nancy Rohlfs of East Coast Precision Manufacturing. Find out how they’ve managed to turn sibling differences into a successful partnership.

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