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Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

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  I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging . Here's why. I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. When I wrote about social media and machining businesses in this commentary, I discouraged shops from launching a blog. What I said in that commentary is still true: Blogs are easy to launch, but also easy to do badly if not given sufficient attention.  However, a different argument—and to my mind, a persuasive one—comes from MFG.com. The company recently developed this knowledge center about machine-shop marketing for US Shop Tools . It is an informative resource, and well worth clicking around in. The page that discusses blogging can be found here, so I won’t try to capture all it says. But one point from that page is worth amplifying: MFG says the benefits of blogging apply whether your shop is adding a blog to its existing site or even “building your primary Web presence as a pure blog.” That’s right—the blog could be your shop’s website .  Visi

5 Fast Facts About CNC Milling

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  Computer Numerical Contro l (CNC)  technology has been around since the 1950s; milling machines date back to the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. Even though neither one is new, there’s still a surprising amount of confusion surrounding what CNC milling is and how it works. Maybe you’ve heard about CNC milling before but aren’t sure what it means – or how it is different from CNC machining, CNC lathes, or any of the other machinery-related buzzwords that get tossed around. In this article we’ll look at five fast facts about CNC milling, giving you a better understanding of the technology behind CNC milling and how it can help you. Exclusive Article :  4 Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for Machine Shops We " US Shop Tools " manufacturer & Supplier Of Best Round Jaws, Lathe jaws, Strong Chuck jaws, Soft & Hard Jaws , Nuts, Machine tools, Metalworking, etc. based in the USA 1. All milling is machining What is machining? Machining is a mechanical, subtractive

How temperature affects CNC machine performance

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Depending upon where the shop is located, the ambient temperature can become a huge factor in machine functionality. Knowledgeable shop managers, as well as veteran shop denizens, know that temperature is always a factor in machining operations due to its effects not only on the machinery but also on the machined materials as well. CNC machines work with such tight tolerances that operators must keep one eye on the thermometer when in production. Adjust your CNC startup routine Everyone understands that when it’s frigid outside their car doesn’t start up the same way as when it is hot. CNC machinery is just like an automobile; you have to change the startup routine to match the weather conditions. Smart drivers know when it’s really cold out the best idea is to let the motor warm up before taking off. It’s not just the motor that benefits from warming up and the same is true for CNC machines. There’s a lot of value in taking time when performing the startup routine. We are also known