Do I need automation in my shop?

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COMPACT, AUTOMATION-READY HMC's HELP TO MAXIMIZE ROI   Kitamura's ultra compact HMCs offers the ability to add up to 21 pallets on-site to existing or new machines for true lights-out manufacturing. See how implementing multi-pallet systems on their Kitamura HMCs helped Brennan Machine double production, cut their work week and revolutionize the way their shop operates.   WATCH VIDEO

WHICH COMPRESSOR BRAND STANDS ABOVE THE REST?   When it came time to choose a compressed air system for the new shop, both Titan of CNC and Abom79 wanted a quality air system that guaranteed flow, pressure and clean dry air while keeping noise down to a minimum and eliminating downtime, scrap and wasted energy costs. See what led them to choose Kaeser.   LEARN MORE

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Introduction to 1-2-3 blocks   When it comes to versatility, there are few tools in the shop with the wide breadth of applications that 1-2-3 blocks possess. Here's how to use them properly.   READ MORE   Machine shop math   Machine shop math can seem intimidating at first, but with this handy primer, you'll no longer need to fear your daily calculations!   READ MORE

AUTOMATED TURNING — THE KEY TO ECONOMICAL BATCH PRODUCTION   EMAG has automation options for metalworking lathes designed increase your productivity and ensure long-term profitability. Learn more about the advantages of TrackMotion, robot cells, standardized stacking cells, and more in EMAG's recorded webinar.   REGISTER HERE

FROM THE CNC MACHINING FORUM

Grade of stainless for hinge pins   Customer wants me to make some replacement 1/2" diameter hinge pins for heavy architectural doors out of SS. Any suggestions on...   READ POST AND REPLIES   Pricing on a part...I lost my time logs.   I have a problem...I just built a single custom part for a guy who restores old Porsches. I keep time logs so I can...   READ POST AND REPLIES

ZERO POINT VISE SYSTEM INTERFACES WITH INDUSTRY SYSTEMS   A precision vise system that can effortlessly interface with your existing workholding! SMW Autoblok's PLUS 5 V5 system is designed to lock and unlock pins with a 180° rotation, works seamlessly with all industry-standard products, and is optimized for multi-vise integration used in automation systems.   WATCH VIDEO

DO I NEED AUTOMATION IN MY SHOP?   With automation being the topic on the manufacturing industry's mind, it can feel incredibly overwhelming and intimidating as a small- to medium-sized shop when looking at the options available. Join Okuma's automation expert Wade Anderson and Ian Sandusky from Lakewood Machine & Tool as they offer some practical insight to companies looking to tackle this very topical issue.   WATCH VIDEO

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