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| Articles |
| Learn From The Best |
| NASCAR machinists are arguably some of the best in the world. They repeatedly meet demanding delivery schedules that most shops would consider impossible. How do they do it? Let's ask them... |
| Machining for NASCAR |
| What never is acknowledged by NASCAR commentators and fans is the absolutely critical role that machinists play in making sure every one of those cars is ready to run when it pulls out onto the track. Read the full story here |
| Machinists of NASCAR |
| Race teams that compete in the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Cup Series put demands on their machine shops that most machinists would consider impossible or, at least, unreasonable. Read the full story here |
| Making NASCAR Engines Are What They're Supposed To Be |
| Carl Wegner, partners with Columbia Marking Tools to provide a system to peen/scribe and laser mark 2D/UID Matrix codes on engine components. Read the full story here |
| A NASCAR Racing Partnership For Workholding |
| Schunk Inc.has joined with Joe Gibbs Racing, one of NASCAR's premier Sprint Cup Racing teams, as its "official workholding solutions provider." Read the full story here |
| From Rework To Race Work |
| Valve guide and seat machining systems once were dominant only in aftermarket stock engine-rebuild shops. However, today’s systems have grown beyond those shops and have found popularity with builders of high-performance engines for automobiles and motorcycles Read the full story here |
| 180 MPH Standing Still |
| If all goes according to plan at Windshear Inc., North America will gain its first 180-mph rolling-road wind tunnel, which will also be the first commercially available full-scale, rollingroad wind tunnel of its type in the world. Read the full story here |
| Hot Products |
Robotmaster is a CAD/CAM off-line programming software tool for 6-8axis robots. Some benefits of Robotmaster are: creation of simple or complex robot trajectories accurately without teaching points; single solution compatible with multiple robot manufacturers. Robotmaster is ideal for all applications including Trimming, De-burring, De-flashing, Dispensing, Mold Machining, Spray Coating etc. ... www.robotmaster.com
| Events |
"Mechanics of CNC 110" Training Quiz How much do you know about CNC machining? Test your skills with the Tooling U, "Mechanics of CNC 110" Training Quiz! Sponsored by ToolingUTake the PopQuiz Challenge Now!
| AM Webcasts |
Now Available On Demand
5 Key Strategies For Reduced Cost and Increased Profitability Striving to reduce costs and increase profitability while remaining competitive is no easy task. Epicor Manufacturing talks about ways to plan, schedule, execute and monitor your manufacturing operations – from raw materials to final product – to develop your highest level of flexibility and agility, and to make your operations more competitive. Watch Now!Sponsored by: EPICOR
Benchmarking at IMTSAmerican Machinist conducted its third annual Benchmark Survey of American Machine Shops between February and April of this year. American Machinist, reviews the results of this third annual survey, and talks about what the data means and how shops can use the data to make plans for this year's IMTS. Watch Now!Tool Shop Optimization: Concurrent Engineering for Today's Machine Shop Applying concurrent engineering processes to design and manufacturing can help toolmakers increase productivity and shorten product delivery times—improving responsiveness to customers and your company's bottom-line results.Watch Now!Sponsored by: Cimatron Group
| AM Workshop |
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration includes:
- Tickets to the "Best Machine Shops" award banquet
- A free copy of the new "Benchmarks for Machine Shops" handbook
- Plus breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.
| Announcements |
American Machinist Launches New Internet Forum The American Machinist Forum is a place to share thoughts, ideas and best practices for machine shops. The focus is on making machine shops competitive, efficient and flexible enough to compete in a global environment. You'll find discussion about manpower, use of automation and technology, creative uses of machine tools and a whole lot more. So sign up now and jump in. Click Here
| AM Machine Tool Theater |
New Machine Tool TheaterAmerican Machinist announces launch of Machine Tool Theater. Watch videos about machining and machining equipment. You'll see faster, more precise machines; cutting tools to process virtually any material; finishing technologies; automation systems; quality instruments and manufacturing software. You'll see how to reduce cycle times and increase productivity. Watch Videos Now
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