Rising Carbide Prices: When Cermet Makes Sense
Raw material constraints push manufacturers to use cermets in finishing, improving stability, surface quality and efficiency.
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DoD-Supported Initiative Expands Workforce Development Programs
America’s Cutting Edge and Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships & Learning will expand to more than 50 new sites by 2030.
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Made in the USA, Built for Any Machine: CJWinter's Thread Roll Lineup
WATCH: CJWinter manufactures thread rolls and replacement dies for nearly every major machine and attachment system. Get American-made precision without overhauling your existing setup.
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2026 Emerging Leaders Nominations Now Open
Here’s your chance to highlight a young person in your manufacturing business who is on the path to be a future leader moving your company forward.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: June 2026
Production Machining’s June 2026 technology showcase features IMTS 2026 product previews from Index Corp., NSK America Corp., Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., Iscar, Mazak, Horn USA, Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. and Lang Technik USA.
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What’s the Right Bar Feeder for Your Machine Shop?
Machine shops likely have questions about what type of bar feeder makes most sense for their operational needs. One or more of these four might be floating around in your head.
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Job Shop Discovers and Fills a Fishing Need
The promise of a product line for improved mounting of electronic fish finders led this Missouri job shop to an automated turning process.
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Machining HRSAs: When to Move Beyond Carbide
Shops have a variety of cutting tool options — including but not limited to carbide — when it comes to effectively machining heat-resistant super alloys.
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Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions
The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S.
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The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
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Index Multispindle Machine Boosts Output for Small-Parts Production
IMTS 2026: Index Corp.’s Traub MS12-4 machine concept merges multispindle production with sliding headstock operation to boost the output of existing models.
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IMTS 2026: Mazak Corp. showcases Neo Series machines, Ez Series vertical machining centers, multitasking models and Syncrex Swiss-type lathes with automation.
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IMTS 2026: Mikron introduces the Multistar Next, a flexible CNC rotary transfer machine that combines high-speed production with full CNC control for electrical connector applications.
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The Value of Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Aerospace and Medical Applications
The choice between mass finishing and shot blasting for CNC-machined parts depends on the specific requirements of the application.
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This end-rolling attachment for producing threads offers advantages in terms of lower weight, size and cost. And keeping thread rolls engaged as it retracts can help produce higher quality thread profiles and finishes compared to conventional end-rolling attachments.
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Medical device manufacturers are the primary market for infrared laser markers that deliver pulses in picoseconds to deliver true-black, non-reflective marks on surgical instruments and implantables.
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Tips for Cleaning Oily Parts
Degreasers are the best option for cleaning parts machined with oil. Vacuum degreasers are recommended for cleaning complex parts.
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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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Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System
PMTS 2025: Miraclean’s cleaning systems consist of individual ultrasonic or static tanks in a standard size that can be organized within a stainless-steel frame.
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3 Common Filtration Questions Answered
Learn about the variety of filters for removing particulates from a cleaning fluid, how to determine cleaning fluid life and more.
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Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System
A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.
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A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago
The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.
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