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Modern Machine Shop November 2021

The November edition of Modern Machine Shop is available now! Subscribe and check out the print or digital edition for the latest from the MMS team.

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10 Characteristics of a Valuable Machine Shop

What is your machining business worth? A recent event focused on machine shop ownership change revealed what machine shop buyers look for in making this evaluation.

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When It Comes to RFQ Response, Time Is Money

But in this case, the more time it takes, the less money you’re likely to make.

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Choosing the Right Automation for Your Shop

This robotic arm Is fully integrated into the machine tool, enabling machine tool operators with no previous robotics experience to operate it effectively.

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A Digital Approach to Machining Better Parts

With advanced integration of CAD/CAM, CNC and probing technology, this digital manufacturing expert demonstrates a better process for making complex airfoils without the need for special fixturing.

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CNC Tech Talks

Beyond Toolpaths: Four Additional Priorities for CNC Programs

An effective CNC program respects considerations such as ease of use and program-to-program consistency that go beyond just driving the machine in a particular application.

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Automotive

End Mill and Collet Combo Cuts High-Speed Machining Costs 62%

Switching to Emuge-Franken helped precision production machine shop SB Dezigns save 62% in costs on a popular automotive part while lowering cycle times.

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CompleteCloud by Avatara: The Smart IT Platform for Manufacturers

CompleteCloud by Avatara is an all-inclusive IT solution that offers a private cloud environment in a secure data center. (Sponsored)

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Capacity Utilization Growing Faster Throughout Manufacturing

Year-over-year growth in durable goods capacity utilization was the strongest since September 2011. Every industry we track except automotive and wood/paper products was growing at an accelerating rate in September.

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Test Indicators Excel for Tight Tolerances and Small Spaces

Test indicators are sometimes overlooked or replaced by dial or digital indicators, but for some situations, they can’t be beat.

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Aerospace

The Value of a "Pathfinder Part" for Additive Manufacturing

Implementing additive manufacturing means starting somewhere. Seeking out the right pathfinder part can illustrate valuable lessons about the advantages of this technology. 

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Automation

Look Again — Multiprocess Machine Tools Hint at Machine Shop Changes

The acceptance of complex machine tools has measurably increased. Recent articles offer a multifaceted look at multitasking machines.

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