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Young Leaders: Blazing New Trails
Today I’m happy to be able to blog about the third honoree of three who were honored at the recent Annual Meeting of the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA).
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Standardizing Inspection
Standardizing inspection on a single software has allowed this automotive toolmaker to lower training expenses, offer greater staff flexibility and improve CAD compatibility.
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Mastering Micro-TIG Welding
Successfully meeting customer expectations for micro-TIG welding mold repair demands a certain level of knowledge and technique.
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Under the Scope: Tackling Tool Welding Problems
This month, we break down common mold repair problems and recommend procedures that welders should consider for mold and die steels.
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Wowing the Crowd with Welding
MMT's "Under the Scope" columnist Eric Hild wowed a crowd of students with welding technology at a local career night.
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A Focus on Technology, Not Just Machines
Beneath the sun and mountains of Pfronten, Germany, sits a 79,000 square-foot facility focused on technology, not just machines. And last week it was the site for DMG MORI’s annual Open House where 88 high-tech machines, six world premieres and an industry outlook were presented to visitors from around the globe, including me. Here I want to share a few of the highlights that just may be of interest to you.
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Avoid Mold Reload and Rework with Machine Probes
Probing on a machine with ready-to-use probing cycles can help reduce setup times, increase machine usage time and improve the dimensional accuracy of the finished workpiece.
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Under the Scope: Understanding the Task
Asking a few simple questions will help the welder prepare for the job at hand to turn it around as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Measurement Right on the Shop Floor
Portable, direct computer controlled coordinate measurement can streamline processes and reduce inspection backlog for a better bottom line.
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Ed Partnership Lays Ground for Cultivating Ind Maintenance Workforce
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has formed an educational partnership with Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) – one of the new national manufacturing innovation institutes -- and Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana to train community and technical college instructors, as well as industry trainers, in industrial technology maintenance (ITM).
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