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5 Reasons Why Machine Shop Ownership Is Changing in 2022

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Machining businesses have been changing ownership or leadership with greater frequency in the last couple of years than at any other time during the quarter-century I’ve been watching metalworking. We are in a season of fundamental change for machine shops — change at the tops of these enterprises — and that change continues today. The most recent example I encountered was a soft transition, a shop owner I regard highly described to me his determination to step back and let his daughters now run things. Other cases have involved more formal acquisitions and mergers.  I can’t prove the claim I am making here; machine shops are often small, independent businesses, and I do not know of a data set that quantifies their rate of ownership change. But anecdotally, the conclusion has been hard to miss. I see shops today more frequently brandishing new names or taglines indicating recent ownership change or working through ongoing ownership transitions. We wanted to understand and bear witnes
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How to Ensure Accuracy and Precision in CNC Milling Machine In 2022

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There is a great deal of importance when it comes to accuracy and precision in CNC milling. To produce the highest quality parts and products,   all aspects of the machining process   must be done with high accuracy.  Every step must be precise from machine programming to the actual parts machining to achieve the desired results. Any slight inaccuracy can lead to faulty products that affect the manufacturer’s reputation but also put the consumers’ safety at risk. This post discusses the importance of accuracy and precision in CNC milling and its improvement. Tips to Improve Precision and Accuracy in CNC Milling Like other CNC machining processes, CNC milling relies on computers to control the movement of tools. The level of precision and accuracy in CNC machining is controlled by the computer program’s settings that directs tool movement. There are several factors that can affect the precision and accuracy of CNC milling, including the type of material being cut, the condition of the
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Eight Ways to Gain Productivity on the Manufacturing Unit in 2022

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Regardless of the size of your business, continuous improvement in productivity is essential to enhancing gross profits and maintaining competitiveness. Productivity on the Machine shop Tools depends on a combination of efficient employees, equipment and processes. Continuous improvement in all of these areas involves examining the current practices in place and making adjustments to systems, employee training and even the equipment used to generate parts and components 1. Examine Your Production Workflow The first step is all about identifying pain points in your current workflow. Analyze the people, technology and processes required for production as well as the procedures, communication tools and resources available across the company. Consider using value mapping as a way of identifying and monitoring projects for continuous improvement; this strategy enables managers to pinpoint issues and record how changes impact the overall system. 2. Update Machine Shop Processes Share curren
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Latest 5 Machine Shop tools to shape your machine Business More Success

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1. Artificial Intelligence for accurate metal cutting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based machining performance in machine tools is going to be the future, opines Jagannath V, Sr. Vice President – Sales, FANUC India. He adds, “As we graduate towards Bharat stage IV and soon to VI in 2020 the need of the hour is going to be minimal carbon emission and sulphur. Hence the metal cutting accuracies with respect to engine parts are going to become more stringent while substantial size reduction for the power or torque delivered.” At the same time tracking of cutting results of each part going into engine would be of paramount importance to assess performance and take corrective action if necessary in future, Jagannath points out. According to Jagannath, some of the AI technologies which will become prevalent would be Smart Adaptive control and Smart Thermal control along with machine tools connectivity. 2. CAD/CAM is the future for SMEs Machine tool industry is the backbone of industrial de
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Some Basic Tips for Heavy Equipment Machine Storage in 2022

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Sometimes it’s necessary to store your heavy equipment for months or seasons. Whether it’s for the entire winter or just for a few months while you’re not using it, there are important steps you should take to protect your machines and prevent damage.  Follow these six tips for heavy equipment storage . 1. Prepare your storage area To keep your machines protected, heavy equipment storage is best done in a fully enclosed structure, like a garage, barn, or warehouse. The space should be insulated, clean, dry, and free of any pests and animals. You should also utilize a protective floor mat to prevent your tracked construction equipment from damaging the flooring. Cover your machines with a heavy duty, high quality tarp that will keep out moisture and help you avoid rust. 2. Clean and grease equipment before storage It’s important to give the exterior and interior of your machine a deep clean before longer term heavy equipment storage. If you wash dirt and debris from moving parts and ad
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Some Basic Explanation about Tool Making Process in 2022

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ROLE OF THE TOOL MAKER. A tool maker understands the product design  and creates parts, tools and dyes to be used in the manufacture of these designs. The tool maker’s advice may also influence the industrial designer – so that the idea can be made easier to manufacture. The toolmaker will typically work in a specialist machinist shop, and using a number of different hand tools and often even other large equipment such as lathes, milling machines , grinding machines, and jig borers to make those tools and parts. Many tool makers now use computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing and machining tools to execute their tasks. For example, if you need a die to cast your new components, it is the tool maker that makes this die for you. If your die has been used for considerable time and it has become worn out, it is the toolmaker who repairs it for you. Certain delicate jobs require a tool maker to perform cutting, grinding, and finishing tasks by hand. TOOL MAKING. Tool
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Artificial intelligence expands machine tool capabilities

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The fourth Industrial Revolution promises new efficiencies and productivity gains for manufacturers. Machine tool suppliers are integrating Industry 4.0 capabilities and software companies that are providing powerful new tools such as those that utilize artificial intelligence. Machine tool manufacturers are creating solutions for job shops. Some recent AI innovations and benefits that machine tool manufacturers have introduced include:  Predictive maintenance: Some tools come equipped with special monitors that track machine components such as a spindle on a mill. Collision avoidance: Systems run applications that simulate the cutting action a few seconds ahead of the live cut, predicting collisions and shutting down the process to prevent damage. Reduced overhead: Machine tools require a massive amount of energy, even when they’re idle. Many machine tools use AI in the form of meters and sensors to evaluate a machine’s energy usage and make decisions on how to reduce energy.  Mach
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