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Cobots, robots, and automated sand blasting and painting systems are revolutionizing production at Mitotec Precision, a ...
12/05/2025

Cobots, robots, and automated sand blasting and painting systems are revolutionizing production at Mitotec Precision, a Wisconsin machine shop. These technologies are enabling the company to boost output while eliminating repetitive manual operations across various processes. From a cobot finding its home in a laser etching cell for firearm suppressors to automated systems cutting sand blasting time from four minutes to just one per part, Mitotec is tackling production bottlenecks head-on. Additionally, robot-tended rotary transfer machines are meeting soaring demand for titanium parts with precision and efficiency.

This strategic adoption of automation not only addresses constraints but also highlights the power of continuous improvement in modern manufacturing. As Warren Schoenborn, Mitotec’s sales director, notes, automating mundane tasks like painting ensures consistency and repeatability, reducing risks tied to human variability. Meanwhile, innovations like FANUC robots and automated vision systems keep pace with high-volume CNC multispindles.

How is your shop addressing production bottlenecks through automation? What challenges have you faced in integrating such technologies? Share your insights below, and dive into the full story on our website to explore how Mitotec Precision is paving the way for smarter manufacturing. https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/one-shop-multiple-new-examples-of-automation

ABB Robotics is revolutionizing robot programming with the introduction of the RobotStudio AI Assistant. Leveraging gene...
12/05/2025

ABB Robotics is revolutionizing robot programming with the introduction of the RobotStudio AI Assistant. Leveraging generative AI, this tool simplifies the process, making it faster, easier, and more accessible for users across industries. By drawing on ABB’s extensive library of manuals and documentation through a large language model, the AI Assistant provides high-quality, context-rich responses to technical queries, enabling quicker setup and solutions to challenges.

This innovation directly addresses barriers faced by smaller businesses and new sectors lacking the expertise for robotic automation. Additionally, the cloud-hosted offline programming environment of RobotStudio serves as an effective training tool for students and early-career professionals looking to build skills in this field. With features like automatic path planning, RobotStudio also supports teams in optimizing productivity while reducing energy use and waste through real-time collaboration across locations and devices.

As Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, notes, simpler and more intelligent human-machine interaction is at the core of their vision for autonomous, versatile robotics, pushing beyond traditional operating procedures to a future where robots can plan and execute diverse tasks independently.

How do you see AI-driven tools like RobotStudio shaping the future of automation in your industry? What challenges could they help overcome in your operations? Share your thoughts below, and dive deeper into this transformative technology by reading the full article on our website. https://www.productionmachining.com/products/abb-robotics-ai-assistant-enhances-robot-programming-2

Ceratizit USA has unveiled the WTX-Uni and WTX-Deep Uni drill ranges, delivering versatile, high-performance solutions f...
12/04/2025

Ceratizit USA has unveiled the WTX-Uni and WTX-Deep Uni drill ranges, delivering versatile, high-performance solutions for drilling across multiple materials while prioritizing efficiency and eco-friendliness. Designed for precision in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and hardened steels up to 54 HRC, the WTX-Uni streamlines inventory by reducing the need for multiple drills, minimizing tool changes, and boosting machining efficiency. Crafted from 99% recycled raw materials, these solid carbide drills feature a custom end geometry with a convex cutting edge and a 140-degree point angle for optimal self-centering and stability.

For extreme hole depths, the WTX-Deep Uni extends capabilities up to 50 × D, offering maximum process reliability and high drilling accuracy with minimal hole deviation. Both ranges incorporate advanced coatings and designs for efficient chip evacuation and extended tool life, while sustainability remains central—tools can be reground and recoated to original specifications, conserving resources.

How are you optimizing drilling performance and sustainability in your operations? What challenges do you face in balancing efficiency with eco-friendly practices? Share your insights below, and dive into the full details of Ceratizit’s innovative drill ranges in our latest article on our website. Let’s discuss how these solutions could transform your machining processes. https://www.productionmachining.com/products/ceratizit-solid-carbide-drill-extends-tool-life-2

Exceedingly challenging machining applications have a way of becoming achievable with the right team and equipment. Poin...
12/04/2025

Exceedingly challenging machining applications have a way of becoming achievable with the right team and equipment. Pointe Precision in Plover, Wisconsin, exemplifies this with its new automated fuel metering valve grinding and measurement cells. Tasked with producing valves for commercial airplane engines to tolerances of less than 2 microns, Pointe Precision partnered with United Grinding North America and Marposs to revolutionize their process.

Previously, the process was labor-intensive, with parts hand-loaded into grinders and manually inspected. Now, with cells featuring the Studer S122 and FANUC robots offloading to Marposs gages, operators can load trays and walk away as the system runs unattended across three shifts. Cycle times have improved significantly, with one valve seeing a 34% reduction, and inspection times slashed from ten minutes to under one.

These advancements have led to 100% on-time deliveries, a zero PPM defect rate, and a 75% reduction in customer fallout for one part number. As Geoff Beebout, quality engineer at Pointe Precision, notes, these cells have been a game changer, enhancing customer satisfaction and positioning the company for future growth.

How do you approach automating precision processes in your operations? What challenges have you faced in achieving tight tolerances? Share your insights below, and dive deeper into Pointe Precision’s transformative journey by reading the full article on our website. https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/holding-aerospace-tolerances-247-in-central-wisconsin

The G0974 deburring machine from Grizzly Industrial is revolutionizing metalworking for busy shops. This versatile finis...
12/02/2025

The G0974 deburring machine from Grizzly Industrial is revolutionizing metalworking for busy shops. This versatile finishing solution enables fabricators to work for hours at a time without injury or strain, all while maintaining consistent quality and cleaner shop air. With its four-point articulating arm, dual-spindle variable-speed motor, and vacuum table hold-down, the G0974 replaces time-consuming hand deburring, grinding, and polishing.

Key features like the 180-degree head rotation for quick accessory switching and built-in dust collection down to 2 µm at 99% efficiency ensure precision and a safer workspace. As Mike Bergman, project manager at Grizzly Industrial, notes, “From heavy burrs to flawless polishing, the G0974 streamlines production and raises the bar for what finishing machines can do.”

How are you addressing the challenges of consistent quality and workplace safety in your metalworking projects? Discover how the G0974 can transform your shop’s finishing process by reading the full article on our website. Share your thoughts or experiences with finishing solutions in the comments below. https://www.productionmachining.com/products/grizzly-deburring-machine-streamlines-finishing-processes-2

Although most of this year’s Emerging Leaders didn’t anticipate a career in manufacturing, their impact on their compani...
12/02/2025

Although most of this year’s Emerging Leaders didn’t anticipate a career in manufacturing, their impact on their companies and the industry has been significant. These young talents, under 40, are transforming the precision machined parts industry with their eagerness, innovative thinking, and dedication to collaboration and team building. From Nush Ahmed’s efforts to inspire women in trades through podcasts and community platforms like Sisterhood of Trades, to Amanda Florenca’s leadership in training and quality management at AccuRounds, their stories are uplifting. Aaron Kennedy at Mahler Machining drives culture and data-driven decisions, while Ben Lawrence at W.H. Bagshaw enhances quality and communication by integrating departments on the shop floor. Michael Mulroy at BWX Technologies streamlines operations with digital audits and mentors future leaders.

These selfless individuals face challenges head-on, making their workplaces more competitive, efficient, and inspiring. Their journeys prove that manufacturing is more than a job—it’s a path of growth and impact. How do you think the industry can attract and nurture more young talent like these Emerging Leaders? What initiatives resonate most with you? Dive into their full stories on our website to learn more about their innovative contributions and how they’re shaping the future of manufacturing. Share your thoughts below—we’d love to hear your perspective on building a stronger industry culture. https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/emerging-leaders-know-collaboration-is-key

Precision bore honing abrasives are often misunderstood as simple, one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeab...
12/01/2025

Precision bore honing abrasives are often misunderstood as simple, one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeable. This oversimplification masks the true potential of abrasive technology. In reality, these engineered abrasives are critical cutting tools, shaping component performance across their lifecycle—from aerospace hydraulics to remanufactured automotive engines. They ensure safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting parts by achieving tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes.

Unlike high-speed grinding, honing is a low-speed, high-accuracy process that minimizes heat distortion and creates a crosshatch pattern for better lubricant retention. With advancements like superabrasives—industrial diamond and cubic boron nitride—these tools offer up to 100 times the life of conventional abrasives, reducing downtime and tackling challenging materials like Inconel and compacted graphite iron.

As industries like aerospace and EVs demand lighter, harder materials and zero-leak standards, abrasive technology must evolve. Engineered abrasives are no longer just consumables; they are tailored solutions driving precision and sustainability. How are you adapting to these advancements in your manufacturing processes? What challenges do you face with new materials or tighter tolerances? Share your thoughts below, and dive deeper into the transformative potential of abrasive technology by reading the full article on our website. https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/the-role-of-abrasive-honing-technology-in-modern-manufacturing

eNET Monitoring & DNC has unveiled its V10 software update, bringing powerful advancements to machine monitoring and dir...
12/01/2025

eNET Monitoring & DNC has unveiled its V10 software update, bringing powerful advancements to machine monitoring and direct numerical control. This latest version features fast report capabilities and enhanced ERP data integration, making it easier for shops to access critical insights and streamline operations. Additionally, a new shop-floor messaging feature improves communication across teams, ensuring seamless coordination.

Designed for scalability and security, eNET’s solutions cater to manufacturers at any stage of their Industry 4.0 journey—whether just starting out or pushing the boundaries of digital transformation. This update empowers managers and engineers to optimize performance with tools that are both user-friendly and robust.

How are you leveraging machine monitoring to drive efficiency in your operations? What challenges do you face in integrating data with your ERP systems? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and dive into the full details of eNET’s V10 software in our latest article on our website. Let’s explore how these innovations can transform your shop floor. https://www.productionmachining.com/products/enet-software-update-provides-advanced-monitoring-features-2

Production Machining’s November 2025 news highlights bring critical updates for the manufacturing industry, showcasing s...
11/28/2025

Production Machining’s November 2025 news highlights bring critical updates for the manufacturing industry, showcasing strategic partnerships, educational initiatives, and leadership shifts. From DMG MORI and Haimer GmbH expanding their long-standing cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization and automation worldwide, to Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools program supporting future manufacturers with tooling donations, these stories reflect the industry’s forward momentum. Additionally, United Grinding’s partnership with MDI Machine Tools strengthens Texas distribution, targeting key sectors like aerospace and automotive, while Muratec USA welcomes Keiji Yuasa as president and CEO to drive innovation. Spinner North America also opens an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center in Austin, Texas, enhancing support and logistics for CNC machines.

These developments signal transformative changes for managers and engineers navigating today’s manufacturing landscape. How are partnerships and educational programs shaping your organization’s future? Which of these advancements resonates most with your current challenges? Dive into the full article on our website to explore detailed insights and stay ahead in this dynamic field. Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below—we’re eager to hear your perspective. https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/production-machinings-november-2025-news-highlights

Sandvik Coromant is elevating precision machining with the expansion of its CoroCut 2 portfolio, introducing geometries ...
11/28/2025

Sandvik Coromant is elevating precision machining with the expansion of its CoroCut 2 portfolio, introducing geometries tailored for profiling in demanding materials and for parting-off operations that prioritize process reliability and productivity. This latest update brings four enhanced insert geometries to the high-performance parting and grooving platform, designed to boost efficiency and quality across a wide range of applications.

The ground profiling geometry -RO is optimized for finishing operations in nickel-based heat-resistant super alloy (HRSA) materials, offering improved wear resistance and dimensional accuracy. Additionally, three parting-off geometries—-CF, -CS, and -CR—have been upgraded to reduce pips and burrs while enhancing edge-line quality, supported by innovations like stabilizing rail interfaces and FlashLight technology.

CoroCut 2 continues to deliver process security, helping workshops increase output while minimizing energy consumption and material waste. From roughing to finishing, this versatile tooling concept supports high-demand production environments across all ISO materials.

How are you addressing challenges in profiling or parting-off operations within your machining processes? What innovations have made the most impact for your team? Share your insights below, and dive deeper into the specifics of these new geometries by reading the full article on our website. https://www.productionmachining.com/products/sandvik-coromant-profiling-geometries-provide-process-security-2

Curious about the cutting-edge technologies shaping precision machining? Production Machining’s November 2025 Technology...
11/25/2025

Curious about the cutting-edge technologies shaping precision machining? Production Machining’s November 2025 Technology Showcase highlights the latest innovations from industry leaders like Mazak, Platinum Tooling, Methods Machine Tools, Tormach Inc., and Verisurf. From Mazak’s Quick Turn 450MY multitasking CNC turning center with enhanced part-processing versatility to Tormach’s 15LX CNC lathe designed for aggressive cuts in tough materials, these advancements are redefining productivity. Platinum Tooling’s Haas multitool quick-change system boosts machine utilization, while Methods’ Sidekick automation package streamlines unattended machining. Verisurf’s 2026 software platform also introduces features to elevate digital manufacturing efficiency.

These are just a glimpse of the breakthroughs driving the industry forward. Want to explore how these technologies can transform your operations? Dive into the full details in our latest showcase on Production Machining’s website. What challenges do you face in optimizing machining processes, and how could these innovations help? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let’s discuss the future of precision machining. https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/precision-machining-technology-review-november-2025

Datanomix’s Universal ERP Connector is transforming how manufacturers integrate data, offering a powerful solution to co...
11/25/2025

Datanomix’s Universal ERP Connector is transforming how manufacturers integrate data, offering a powerful solution to connect any ERP system to the Datanomix platform. This innovation enables users to bring together planned data from their ERP systems—such as job standards, labor expectations, and delivery dates—and automatically match it with real-time machine performance on the shop floor. The result is a clear, live picture of job profitability, performance of people and machines, and whether production is on track for on-time delivery.

Designed for simplicity, the connector supports both cloud-based and on-prem ERP systems like SAP, Epicor, and NetSuite, with a setup process that requires no consultants or coding. As Dwayne Barnett-Ritcey from Optima Manufacturing notes, “We got Datanomix to turbocharge our ERP. Instead of guessing how long a part takes, we now have real data to back it up.”

How are you leveraging real-time data to enhance your shop floor operations? Are you confident in your current ERP integration for accurate job costing and delivery tracking? Dive into the full article on our website to explore how Datanomix is unlocking real-time answers for manufacturers. Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you. https://www.productionmachining.com/products/datanomix-erp-bridges-gap-between-planning-and-production-2

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The Production Machining media brand covers advanced new technology, practices and processes in the manufacture of precision machined parts in high volumes. Its editors travel extensively across the country and the world to create in-depth application stories centered around real users of precision machining equipment. The brand, which features a monthly magazine, website, blog and e-newsletter, also provides industry news, information about new equipment and technical articles detailing innovative machining technology that companies can use to grow their businesses.

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Gardner Business Media is the premier publisher for the heart of manufacturing in North America – providing unique, one-of-a-kind, relevant information of keen interest to the people who power plants, shops and factories. Gardner Business Media was founded in 1928 (as Gardner Publications Inc.) in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the introduction of Modern Machine Shop magazine. To this day, Modern Machine Shop is recognized around the world as the premier metalworking and machine tool publication in North America. Since then, Gardner has built a niche with eight titles focused on one area: manufacturing. We bring industrial buyers and sellers together through our integrated approach to media.