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Automotive

Overcoming 3 Common Challenges With Automated Particle Counting

Facing difficulties while performing particle analysis is normal but should not be discouraging. Here are some ways to handle the most prevalent issues that can arise.

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Labor, Compliance and Sustainability Strategies

With the right tools, including ERP software, overcoming this “manufacturing trifecta” of challenges is within reach.

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CAD/CAM

Advanced Tool Paths, Simple Implementation

Programming advanced tool paths used to be a complex, time-consuming task. Canned cycles in CAM software have now made them more accessible than ever.

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PMPA

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 137: ISO Material Groups: Nonferrous

Interpreting the machinability of nonferrous materials. 

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Simple Strategies for Meaningful Involvement

Engaging employees shouldn’t be hard. Try these ideas.

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Reshoring — What Do You Have To Say About It?

Your insights on reshoring manufacturing operations to the U.S. are wanted. Please share them in the USA Reshoring Survey 2025. The goal of this survey is to understand how policy changes, such as tariffs and workforce training, impact decisions and actions in the industry. Survey results will be shared with the new administration to inform policies that aim to support manufacturing growth.

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My AI Promise to You

Simply put, I will not be using artificial intelligence to help create original content for the Production Machining brand.

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PMTS

Approach PMTS 2025 With a ‘Process’ Mindset

High-volume machining operations are more apt to think about the entire process of producing parts beyond the machine tools themselves. All such technology is presented at the 2025 edition of the Precision Machining Technology Show.

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Precision Machining Technology Review: February 2025

Production Machining’s February 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Marubeni Citizren-Cincom, Murata Machinery USA, Mazak, Star CNC, Grob Systems and Schütte.

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Cutting Tools

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

Dive into popular milling articles from Modern Machine Shop, 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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PMPA

Bridge the Generation Skills Gap: Smooth Shift from Cam to CNC

Tajmac-USA’s Mori-Say 620TM CNC helps bridge the gap between the old and new worlds of machining, enabling performers who grew up with a smart device in their hand to interface with cam technology in a new way.

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Measurement

Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event

Zeiss will reveal seven new metrology technologies and software updates at its Zeiss Live Tech Reveal on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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