American Machinist Weekly Update

Recovery Starting for Global Steel Production

Chinese steel production now totals more than the rest of the world's combined output, but steelmakers in the U.S. and other large producers have begun to post month-by-month output increases.

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Evaluating the Value of Software by Subscription

A provider for program software for signmaking, wide-format digital printing, and CNC machining began offering software by subscription six years ago. North American sales director E.J. Nodurft described the decision, and the results.

Set-Up for Success with Cutting Tools

An entrepreneur describes the CNC machine and technologies helping Facet Precision Tools manufacture PCD, carbide cutting, and coated-carbide tools for automotive, aerospace, and other markets.

FAA Investigating Boeing 787 Structural Defects

The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing quality-control issues at Boeing's South Carolina assembly operation following the revelation of flaws in composite material structures of some 787 Dreamliners.

Dealing with Productivity Loss in Maintenance Management

Are you leaking resources due to unorganized work practices? How would you know? How would you correct those problems and improve overall maintenance performance?

Double Column Machining Center for Lower Cycle Time

Okuma's MCR-S roughs and finishes press dies in one setup, combining cutting-edge technology and process improvements to reduce cycle time by 25%.

Toolholding for High-Res Monitoring

The iTENDO sensory toolholder makes it possible to monitor machining and control cutting parameters in real time, for "a new era of toolholding."

CNC Monitor Controls Connectivity Effortlessly

Networking platform simplifies process for viewing CNC machine data and evaluate control processes, remotely and in real-time.