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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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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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How I Made It: Aneesa Muthana
Aneesa Muthana grew up helping out at her parents’ Chicago grinding shop before striking out on her own in the ‘90s. When business slowed down dramatically, she embraced change and built her machine shop into a modern facility using Swiss-type CNC machines.__PRESENT
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3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization
Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.
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Machine Shop MBA
Making Chips and ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê are teaming up for a new podcast series called Machine Shop MBA—designed to help manufacturers measure their success against the industry’s best. Through the lens of the Top Shops benchmarking program, the series explores the KPIs that set high-performing shops apart, from machine utilization and first-pass yield to employee engagement and revenue per employee.
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3 Trends From PMTS 2025
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.
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