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Inventory management

Solving Supply Chain Hassles: Seven Ways to Avoid Stockouts

Here are seven steps machine shops and metalworking businesses can take to reduce the risk of costly stockouts.

Machining

Stainless Steel: The Best Products for Cutting, Grinding and Finishing

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Stainless steel is used in a variety of industries including food, medical, construction, automotive and marine for its mechanical properties, appearance, and corrosion resistance. It is typically more expensive than carbon steel, so it is critical to choose the right abrasive and utilize proper storage. 

Training

Standard Gage or Custom? How to Analyze Your Gaging Requirements

Partner Content

It’s certainly not news that more and more gages are being forced out onto the shop floor.

Metrology

Starrett Introduces Enhanced, Highly Accurate Electronic Indicators

Supplier Content

Starrett has introduced a new line of full-featured Electronic Digital Indicators, an enhanced version of its 2900 series.

How-to

Start Balancing Today

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When trying to cut costs in the production process, it is important to look into ways on how to reduce your machining time as it makes up 50% of the cost structure.

Technology

Start To Finish: The Basics of Surface Measurement

Supplier Content

When an engineer includes a surface finish spec on a print, the intent is usually not just to make the part look good. Surface finish affects how a part will fit, wear, reflect light, transmit heat, distribute lubrication and accept coatings. The finish should be determined by the part’s function: you want a surface that fulfills the engineering requirements of the application, without wasting time and effort on a higher quality finish than is necessary.

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