Matt Danford Former Senior Editor
Machine Capability, Service Go Hand-in-Hand
Although this Japanese builder has been offering equipment in North America for some time, it’s only recently benefitted from an extensive service and support network.
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Committing to Local Service and Support
The opening of Methods Machine Tools’ latest technology center is just the latest effort to double-down on the after-sales service that the company views as a key competitive edge.
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Complementing Laser Sintering with EDM
Laser sintering unlocks the potential to “grow” conformal-cooled inserts from the ground up. Wire EDM ensures production proceeds at a pace that keeps up with demand.
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Driving Innovation from the Bottom Up
Those closest to a process are best-equipped to improve it.
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Attracting the Younger Generation by Convincing the Older
According to some of those on the front lines of the battle to spread the word about manufacturing career opportunities, support from parents is critical to any outreach effort.
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Leading By Example
This mold manufacturer’s employees don’t have to be told what’s important.
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Critical Equipment at Aalbers Tool & Mold
EDMs that have slashed burn time by a third and two five-axis machining centers are among the latest equipment implemented at the winner of this year’s Lead Time Leader—Honorable Mention award.
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Catch ‘Em Being Good
This moldmaker eschews scheduled performance reviews in favor of a spontaneous approach that ensures not just good work, but consistently good work.
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Attracting—and Keeping—Top Talent
Safety and cleanliness; keeping everyone informed; and standardized, shop-specific training are just a few notable aspects of Aalbers Tool and Mold's approach to managing its most important resource: people.
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Beyond Shop Class
Students in this high school’s manufacturing vocational program get a hands-on experience making real parts for real, paying customers. In a recent presentation, the instructor gave an update on recent developments.
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Common Keys to Success
This year’s Lead Time Leader award winners have more in common than meets the eye, including heavy investments in workforce development and a bottom-up, employee-driven approach to continuous improvement.
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A Fifth Five-Axis Myth
An article in our May issue covered a few of the more common myths about five-axis machining. Here’s one more for the list: Programming these machines isn’t as hard as one might think.
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