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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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Turning Machines

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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Turning Machines

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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Turning Machines

“Turning” the Tables: 10 Must-Read Articles to Sharpen Your Lathe Game

From complex Swiss-type lathes to turning basics, we’ve rounded up 10 turning articles for both beginners and advanced machinists.

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Soft Skills Prove a Sharp Edge in Plastics Manufacturing

East Coast Precision Manufacturing’s uncommon specialties attract many customers — but its prompt, earnest communication strategy is what wins it repeat business.

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Grinding

Supertec Grinding Machines Provide Flexible Performance

Supertec Machinery’s G25P complex cam grinding machine and EGM-80CNC twin-spindle ID/OD grinder provide a range of flexible grinding solutions.

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Five-Axis

Chiron Five-Axis Enables Precise Machining of Large Workpieces

PMTS 2025: Chiron is highlighting its FZ 19 S five-axis machining center, which is engineered to handle the demands of machining large parts.

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Featured Posts

View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop

Mason Montalvo took up the challenge of starting his own shop running manual machine tools to produce complex parts.

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Inverted Milling Offers Power in a Compact Machine

To compete in terms of stability and horsepower, Modig’s recent IM-8 mill takes an unorthodox approach: positioning the spindle at the bottom of the work area.

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Shop Tour Video: Inside a Family-Owned Machine Shop Specializing in High-Precision Plastics

In this episode of “View From My Shop,” East Coast Precision Manufacturing guides us through their plastics job shop. Learn how this shop has quickly and inexpensively built out its shop floor, as well as how it formed a niche for itself during difficult business conditions.

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Basics

CNC Milling Tips & Tricks: 7 Articles For You to Mill Through

Dive into popular milling articles from ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê, Moldmaking Technology, and Production Machining to discover tips, tricks, and innovations that will make your chips fly—and your competition sweat.  

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Five-Axis

How to Build Out a Machine Shop for Submarine Parts

Five-axis large-format machining has given Granite State Manufacturing the ability to take on complex submarine parts — and has also worked as a recruiting tool for experienced machinists.

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Five-Axis

When to Use 3+2 Versus Full Five-Axis for Finishing Operations

Consider the entire system — along with your goals — when deciding between a full five-axis or a 3+2 approach.

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