Evan Doran

Evan Doran Senior Associate Editor

ESOP Solidifies Culture of Continuous Improvement

Astro Machine Works’ ESOP rewards all employees when the shop does well, inspiring many toward continuous improvement as Astro expands its capabilities.

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Managing Coolant with Skimmers, Refractometers and More

Bacteria-infected coolant harms machines and sickens machinists. Coolant management technologies like skimmers and automated systems counter this tendency.

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Automation

Automation and Flexibility Counter Inflation at BI-MU 2022

Automation headlined BI-MU 2022, while flexibility underscored exhibitors’ products. These twin benefits may be shops’ greatest assets against inflation.

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Milling Tools

Grooving Attachment Streamlines Operation by 75%

A grooving attachment enabled Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing to reduce cycle times by over 45 minutes on a high-value, high-nickel part feature.

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CAD/CAM

Integrated CAD/CAM Promotes Process Efficiency, Traceability

High-requirement markets are not only searching for good parts — they're searching for proof of good parts. CAD/CAM software can help.

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Automation

OEM Moves From Automation Implementation to Refinement

Automating challenging parts for full-weekend automation requires substantial process refinements that can significantly boost throughput.

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Top Shops

Conferences at a Glance - Tuesday

A streamlined itinerary of Tuesday's conferences, including Modern Machine Shop's Top Shop Awards ceremony, at your fingertips. Find out more about today's conferences below.

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Don't Miss This: Technology Trends

Manufacturing advances like automation and machine monitoring software are not only affordable for job shops, they may soon become competitive necessities.

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Toolholders

Fixturing for the Automated Age

Koma Precision’s booth at IMTS 2022 features practical demonstrations of rotary tables, right angle heads and more.

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IMTS

Putting Flexible Controls in Users’ Hands

At IMTS 2022, Heidenhain is launching programs that make getting its controls as simple as using them.

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Cutting Tools

Haimer USA Models a Streamlined Toolroom

Haimer USA is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a live demonstration of its digital toolroom. Find out more past the aluminum panther.

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Top Shops

Productive Insights Abound at Top Shops Panels

Top Shops at IMTS 2022 is more than an awards show. Find panels, a deep-dive into Top Shop trends and a glimpse at AI’s promise to machine shops.

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