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Most shops still have manually operated machines in their arsenal, and those machines rarely gather dust. So why not take a quick look at some of the ways those machines can be used more productively and profitably?
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Many parts require you to do repetitive calculations to create a tool path. If you’re programming manually, that can be a daunting and time consuming task with a large potential to make errors. Many shops opt to use a CAM system or parametric programs, but not every machine or shop has these capabilities. With Microsoft Excel, you can set up arrays to complete the calculations, and with a few tricks, you can use that program to produce the actual lines of code. Read the full story here
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Two recent innovations offer job shops affordable alternatives to manual machine tending and highpriced custom automation systems. The first is the DS 1200-MTL system from Distech Systems Inc., and the second is the JobShop Cell from Methods Machine Tools. Both systems provide the same productivity and labor-saving advantages as custom systems, yet with job shop flexibility. Read the full story here
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There is no way to deny that machines driven by computer numerical controls are the most productive tools available to a shop, but there are many managers and owners who say that manual machines still have a place in shops, and there are some shops that use nothing but manual machines and continue to be profitable. Read the full story here
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Intelligent NC captures the user's knowledge of the machine process and recognizes the appropriate machining strategies. Read the full story here
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An email from a reader implied the question of whether anyone who continues to use manual machine tools is making money. Read the full story here
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