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Oct
19

American Machinist Weekly Update

 
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A shop that specializes in projects for Formula 1 teams finds that a CMM makes quality inspection faster, simpler, and more exacting – and opens more opportunities for new business.
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Investing in capital equipment without advancing the scope of information management creates new risks for job shops. Balanced investments avoid workflow bottlenecks, inefficient job costing, poor material and resource planning, and inability to scale.
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Forecast calls for a 7% rise in new installations – 590,000 units worldwide – but in the U.S. new orders have dropped, apparently due to inflation and interest rates that have weakened industrial activity.
The World Steel Assn. predicts global steel consumption will rise less than 2% year-over-year for 2023 as manufacturing and construction sectors endure the ongoing effects of reduced demand and low investment.
If you're planning to announce a change, recognize that how you communicate a change will help ensure that your colleagues and customers accept it – and even embrace it.
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The developer of PCB stator technology and the CAD for designing them introduced a customizable controller – making it possible to implement a fully optimized motor system to maximize electrical energy savings.
Dynamic holders support legacy multitasking machines, while intelligent holders provide connectivity for process feedback, and diamond-tipped tools enhance FSW performance and extend tool life.
 
 

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