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Tormach’s New Machine [ 1500MX ]
Tormach has just released a new machine, and it is a potent new offering in their lineup. The new Tormach 1500MX has almost everything anyone could wish for in terms of upgrades to the company’s 1100MX machines. For starters, the machine is largely made in...
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CNCCookbook 2024 CAD Survey [ Market Share, Customer Satisfaction ]
It’s time to present the results of the CNCCookbook 2024 CAD Survey! There were not quite 400 responses to our question about production CAD packages. Thank you all very much for participating! We have CAD Survey data for 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,...
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Why Do Shops Use Multiple Shifts?
What is the reason for stores utilizing various shifts? It’s all about the economics. The thing to keep an eye on that drives these economics is plant and equipment utilization. Let’s say you’re running a shop every day of every week, and...
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Lights Out Manufacturing [ Definitive Guide + 21 Tips ]
Lights Out Manufacturing: Definitive Guide + 21 Tips Lights Out Manufacturing: let the machines keep working after you go home. It’s the next step for greater productivity and profitability in manufacturing. This Guide shows you how to start doing Lights Out...
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Tool Setter: Measuring Tools for Length [Easy Guide]
Tool Setter: Measuring Tools for Length [Tool Data Management] CNC depends a lot on accurately measuring tools for length. CNC machines require tool data, by which I mean length and diameter information, so they understand exactly where the cutting is happening. The...
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CNC Machine Shop Productivity
CNC Machine Shop Productivity This article is part of our CNC Machining and Manufacturing Cookbook. It focuses on providing an overview and introduction to CNC Machine Shop Productivity. Let’s start with the idea that there is no single solution, formula, or...
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CNC Manufacturing Techniques
CNC Manufacturing Techniques Are you interested in gaining more knowledge about how to turn your CNC Manufacturing and Job Shop operations into an efficient one? You’re at the right source of information. This site is a collection of all our resources to compile...
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CNC Setup Time and Cycle Time Savings
CNC Setup Time and Cycle Time Savings This piece belongs to our CNC Machining and Manufacturing Cookbook series. It contemplates on which should be prioritized to enhance Shop Productivity – reducing Machine Cycle Time or Machine Setup Time. Presumably...
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The 4 Benefits of Highly-Trained Manufacturing Employees
Keeping your employees trained up yields a strong return on investment, including boosts in productivity, safety, recruiting and competitiveness. Here’s a quick look at why small manufacturers should invest in employee training. We’re pleased to offer...
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Face Mill Speeds and Feeds [Calculator, 45 or 90 Degrees?]
Face Milling Basics What is Face Milling? Think of milling with the side of an end mill. The general term for that is “peripheral milling”. Now, what if we cut strictly with the bottom? Technically, that’s face milling, though...
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Three Characteristics of Top Performing Shops
We’re pleased to offer this guest posting from our friends at Xometry for some great tips on how small shops can get a foot in the door at large organizations. Some good ideas to get your business faster this year! Learn more about how Xometry can help CNC shops...
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