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Modern Applications News – Metalworking Ideas For Today's Job Shop
May 09, 2012 - Volume 06 Issue 05
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Image - Small Alabama Machine Shop Re-Tools Its Milling Operation and Cuts Cycle Time 10 to 1 While Saving About $50,000 a Year Small Alabama Machine Shop Re-Tools Its Milling Operation and Cuts Cycle Time 10 to 1 While Saving About $50,000 a Year
Vertical corkscrew milling thick steel from the solid may seem like a radical idea, but R&R Machine has used it to cut holemaking times from days to hours.
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(Editor's Note: Brad Hams is founder and president of Ownership Thinking, LLC, an international consulting and training firm committed to unleashing the potential in businesses through employee education and involvement. In March, he was a featured speaker at the 2nd Annual Manufacturing Meeting--Manufacturing for Growth Conference in Orlando. Brad recently agreed to provide the following insights on success in manufacturing exclusively for our MAN readers.)
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  Industry News
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  Over 50 Machines Powered Up for Metal Storm 2012, a One-of-a-Kind Open House Event
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  New California Productivity Center to Help Southwest Manufacturers Find Cutting Tool Solutions
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