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With the speed at which technology develops in the machining world, the opportunity and need for continued education seems to be never ending. Because of this, we found some excellent…
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We know Mother’s Day can be difficult. You want to show your wife or mother that you truly appreciate her but you also want to do it with some personal…
Read More The Largest Machine in the World
The largest machine in the world measures 27 km (17 miles) in length and it’s likely that you have heard of it through one of many various news venues because…
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Electrical Discharge Machining is a machining method used to machine conductive materials that are difficult to machine with traditional methods. That is to say that EDMing can cut small or…
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In 1965, George Devol (an inventor and patent holder for the Unimate) and Joseph Engelberger (a physicist, engineer, entrepreneur, and “the father of robotics”) were discussing science fiction writing. They…
Read More Super Bowl Metal Trivia
As the Super Bowl draws near (and by the way, it’s this Sunday, February 2, 2014) we thought we would have some fun with major metals in the Super Bowl.…
Read More Accuracy Considerations for 5-axis Machines and Machining
One of the fastest growing segments of machine tool consumption and sales is that of 5-axis machining centers. Whether it is the attempt to “get it done in one” or…
Read More The 90,000 PSI Myth
An established waterjet shop designed a part and then cut it on their new 90Kpsi 60HP intensifier pump. OMAX then cut the same part using their 4th Generation direct drive…
Read More 5 Things to Look for Before You Buy a Waterjet
Get sample parts cut before you buy—it’s important to watch the part being made from start to finish, so visit a manufacturer’s showroom if you can. Seeing it made in person keeps a…
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