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February 5, 2020

Five Ways to Reduce Labor Shortages at Your Shop

Most machine shops have experienced labor shortages. Skilled manufacturing and machining jobs are more challenging to fill, and the skills gap is widening.

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January 24, 2020

Understanding the Seven Types of Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing known as 3D printing builds parts with a CAD generated 3D model by adding single layers of material and fusing the layers together.

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January 7, 2020

Selecting the Right CNC Machining Materials for the Part

Selecting the right CNC machining materials for the part and application is key to having an optimal finished part.

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January 3, 2020

Top Blog Posts from 2019

In 2019 we posted topics on our blog focusing on information relevant to a variety of industries. We are pleased to share the top Blog Posts from 2019.

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December 31, 2019

Seven Tips for Machine Shops Considering Running Lights Out

7 tips for machine shops considering lights out machining.

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December 16, 2019

Analysis of 24 Incidents Reveals #1 Cause of Machine Shop Fires

Our research shows that the leading cause of CNC fires in machine shops is mismanagement of dust and/or metal chips.

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December 9, 2019

Understanding the Demand for 5-Axis Machining

The demand for purchasing 5-axis vertical machines is expected to increase by 18%, and 5-axis horizontal machines are expected to increase by 20% in 2020.

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December 2, 2019

My Coolant is Bad, Now What?

The coolant being used in machine shops will eventually go bad and require removal and replacement. Coolant needs to be disposed of appropriately.

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November 26, 2019

Why a Fire Recovery Plan is Important for Machine Shops

Recovery and disaster planning are contributing factors in getting a shop back up and running after a fire diaster.

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November 19, 2019

Coolant Management for Machine Shops

Having a robust coolant management plan keeps coolant in your CNC machine from going bad and significantly reduces lost value and downtime of machines.

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November 15, 2019

The Importance of Coolants in Machining

Coolants play a key role in CNC machining, grinding, milling, and turning. Coolants extend tool life and provide an improved surface finish of the parts.

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November 7, 2019

What You Need to Know About the R107 Fire Suppression Requirement

Now that 37 countries have adopted the UNECE R107 requirement for bus engine fire protection, you may be wondering what you need to do to be compliant.

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