Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Welding is an essential part of manufacturing and repair. Despite its prevalence in industry, welding is not an easy skill to master. In fact, it takes many years of training and experience to develop a high degree of proficiency as a welder. So what makes...
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Friday, September 08, 2017
Machines and all types of mechanical equipment break, even with careful preventative maintenance. Fortunately, you can reduce the likelihood of needing to make unplanned repairs to machines by following a careful maintenance routine. These are a few common things that necessitate machine...
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Modern milling machines are often versatile, but different types of machines are still better suited for some jobs than others. Milling machines may be classified in different ways, but one common designation is between horizontal and vertical. What is the difference between...
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Friday, August 04, 2017
CNC Machining has become increasingly common over the past few decades – and for good reasons. CNC, or Computer Numerical Control, machining is the marriage of computers and traditional machining tools like lathes, grinders, routers, and mills. This combination of technology...
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Thursday, July 27, 2017
CNC technology has become quite common in the machining industry over the past decades. A CNC machine is a device that is able to control machining tools using programmed instructions. CNC is one of two technologies that are used to create parts based on a...
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Surface grinders are commonly used in machine shops for finish work. These grinders utilize a rotating grinding wheel to produce a smooth, uniform surface on metallic or non-metallic objects with an incredible degree of precision. There are...
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Do you need to machine a specific material in order to manufacture parts? There are several different machining options available to you, including cutting and drilling. But CNC milling has become one of the most popular forms of computer numerical controlled machining because of how...
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Do you run a company that specializes in manufacturing parts? If so, you should learn more about the injection molds and custom mold designs that can make it significantly easier for you to create these parts as...
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
Lowrance Machine has a CNC Programming position open. If you are interested in applying please submit your resume or an application online - lowrancemachine.com/careers - or email it to jobs@lowrancemachine.com. Summary Plans numerical control programs to control contour path machining of metal parts on automatic machine tools by...
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Electrical discharge machining, which is also known as spark machining, is a process that involves removing particles from metal by utilizing electrical discharges that form between an electrode and a piece of metal. This method of reshaping metal melts and vaporizes metal chips and washes...
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