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MMS CONNECT
PART CUTOFF TAKES A NEW DIRECTION
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The capability and flexibility of the Y axis creates an opportunity for a
new approach to parting-off operations. Learn how a specially designed
parting blade has compelling advantages when this axis is used to
separate a finished part from the barstock. Read the story pinned to
the top of our Facebook page to learn more.
THINKING ABOUT
FIVE-A XIS CNC
MACHINING?
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The "Guide to Buying Machine Tools" Knowledge
Center has been updated with industry expert
Barry Rogers' fourth in-depth article, this one
examining the components, costs and benefits
of five-axis machining centers. Other topics
include buying a machine tool, buying a VMC
and buying an HMC. Find all four articles at
short.mmsonline.com/guide .
NEW MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
SEEN IN TAIWAN
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During a recent visit to Taiwan, Executive Editor Derek Korn
was introduced to many technologies related to Industry 4.0,
the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and more. He created a
Twitter Moment with photos and videos he tweeted while on
the road. See them at the URL above.
LINKEDIN: A PLACE TO GO
FOR RELEVANT BUSINESS
INFORMATION
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TODAY'S WORKFORCE:
MIXING SMART TOOLS
WITH SMART PEOPLE
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Chief Economist Michael Guckes chal-
lenges misconceptions on the decline
of the manufacturing workforce. While
the number of jobs may decline, he
argues the quality of the workforce and
productivity continues to rise. Visit the
YouTube page at the URL listed above.
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