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Issue: Sales are declining and competitors are cutting into our business.
Vision: Implement lean and invest in cuttingedge machines and technology to reposition the company.
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You don’t have to do high-volume production to reap the benefits of a multiple-pallet system. They now provide the flexibility for shops manufacturing high mixes of low-volume parts to invest on demand as production calls for. Read Full Story
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A machine tool builder offers some advice on cutting plastics for the medical industry using ultra-high spindle speeds and micro tooling. Read Full Story
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As plastics and polymers replace aluminum and stainless steel for medical components, today's shops in that market must be ready to handle the change. Read how one shop developed its own machining tactics for plastics. Read Full Story
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A medical shop reduced the amount of production time lost to multi-stage part processing. Frequent re-clamping parts is no longer a factor. Read Full Story
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An expert in the waterjet industry offers some suggestions on reducing costs associated with the process. Read Full Story
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Missed GE Fanuc and AM on May 21, 2008 for the Webinar? View The Archive
What you need to know when retrofitting, rebuilding or remanufacturing machine tools. In this webcast presentation, GE Fanuc product manager Mark Brownhill and American Machinist editor Bruce Vernyi will discuss many opportunities for retrofitters and end users to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and cost savings that are possible with this valuable approach. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn how a retrofit solution might be right for your shop.
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The only event that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. Join owners and top managers to explore strategies and improve your business. Register now and save at: Click Here Read Full Story
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Now you can get the latest edition of American Machinist delivered directly to your PC. Digital editions allow you to page through articles, click through hotlinks for direct advertiser websites, send emails to authors and other contacts, zoom, print or send to a friend. www.americanmachinist.com Read Full Story
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