Modern Machine Shop

Maximizing spindle utilization means getting the most out of your machine tools—and increasing profitability. One of the best ways to achieve this is by setting up parts while the machine is running. As Patrick Filipek of Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. puts it, “The setup is where you lose your money.” A simple solution? Add a pallet pool. With a pallet system, the spindle keeps running while setups happen offline, reducing wasted time and increasing efficiency. Large-capacity pallet pools even allow jobs to be preloaded, eliminating setup downtime. Beyond uptime, pallet pools enable extended unattended machining—some shops run for seven days straight without human interaction. In an industry facing a skilled labor shortage, automation is a necessity. Read about how Matsuura maximizes unattended machining on their palletized machines: https://lnkd.in/g7UVfmZW #Automation #LightsOut #Machining #PalletPool #PalletizedMachine

Half an airplane on the wall, a ten-foot metal dragon, and a full-blown recording studio might not scream “manufacturing efficiency,” yet Marathon Precision Parts proves otherwise. Here’s how forging, complex CNC operations and staff-driven creative projects combine to fuel the shop’s productivity and profitability: https://bit.ly/3QCAUXP Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. KEYENCE CORPORATION Sodick, Inc. #CNC #ShopTour #ManufacturingFacility

Modern Machine Shop's agenda for TASC - The Automated Shop Conference is coming together nicely. So far, the presentation topics for this summer conference include: ?? Digital #Automation and Software Solutions ?? #Robotics and Physical Automation ?? #CNC Automation and Advanced #Machining Technologies ?? Machine Optimization, #Simulation & Shopfloor Connectivity ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ?? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ???? ????????.?If Modern Machine Shop has ever featured your shop's automation capabilities, we highly recommend the experience! Just visit the link in the comments to apply — all you need to get started is a (working) presentation title and description. We're proud to be putting together the #metalworking industry's only peer-to-peer automation technical conference. Save the date!

Want to take your milling skills to the next level??Whether you're an expert or just starting out, this collection of articles from Production Machining, MoldMaking Technology and yours truly—is sure to make your chips fly—and your competition sweat.????? https://lnkd.in/gqirvp3Z #Milling #MillingTips #MillingTricks #CNC #Machining #Manufacturing

Today's edition of Miller's Edge is "driven" by one reader's question about simulation software and justifying the cost. Read John's answer: https://bit.ly/419uMLE #DataDrivenManufacturing #Software #CAD #CAM #SimulationSoftware

After years working at a shop manufacturing parts for bicycles, Ben Bosworth turned his hobby of making customized rings into a side hustle and eventually into his primary business. In 2021, he left his position to found Honest Hands Ring Co where he adapted lean manufacturing principles from the machine shop to create custom rings using unique materials like antlers, wood from musical instruments, and even a piece of the Apollo 11 lunar lander. Learn more in our recent article: https://bit.ly/41jQjm4 #Manufacturing #LeanManufacturing #CustomRings #MachineShop

Join SYSPRO and Frost & Sullivan for an exclusive webinar to explore emerging trends and opportunities shaping global complex manufacturing in 2025. This webinar is perfect for manufacturing leaders, decision-makers and professionals seeking actionable insights into the future of complex manufacturing technology and trends. #Manufacturing #Webinar #Trends #ManufacturingProfessionals

Is your current CAM system meeting your needs? Are you considering a new solution but unsure where to start? Finding the CAM system that aligns with your specific needs requires consideration of several factors, such as CNC machine types, software functionality, time constraints, level of support and budget. This webinar—presented by HCL CAMWorks—— is designed to help you navigate the complex landscape of CAM software and make an informed decision about the CAM system that aligns with your specific needs. #CAM #Webinar #CAMSystem #CNC

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the relationships that really matter—tight tolerances, smooth surface finishes, and perfectly executed G-code. ??? Because nothing says “I love you” like a part that’s spot on the first time! ?? Here's a Valentine on us, for your partner, crush, or favorite machinist. ????

Robots and Autonomy Correspondent, Julia Hider, first visited?rms Company in 2021 to?cover their use of additive manufacturing.?On the shop tour, she saw the HelMo system in action and?she was blown away?by the?autonomous robot tending machines in a shop. The shop has since assembled automation equipment that represents four distinct phases: traditional automation cells with industrial robot arms, a cell tended by an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV), machines with pallet changers and software to automate tool offsets Three years later...they are ready to share their automation journey. Read about it in our latest article:?https://lnkd.in/g7TDyVEc GF Machining Solutions ST?UBLI System 3R Caron Engineering, Inc. FANUC America Corporation Cretex Medical #Automation #Robots #AutonomousRobots #Machining #Software