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Rise of Industrial Robots Places New Demands on Machinists

To stay competitive in tomorrow’s workplace, learning how to operate, set up and program robots is essential. Here’s how to get the training you need.

Certification

Career Guide: Comparing CSP and MSP Safety Certifications

Modern Machine Shop

Rise of Industrial Robots Places New Demands on Machinists

PPE

‘Second Skin’: Ansell’s State-of-the-Art Gloves Restore Power of Touch for EV Workers

Metalworking

Osborn Unleashes Metalworking Beast With Honey Badger Welding Brush

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MILLING INNOVATION

Milling

Unleashing the Power of Cutting-Edge Milling Techniques

With more powerful milling tools available today than ever before, the big question facing machinists is how best to combine them to increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and improve tool life and surface finish.

Milling

Accupro® ST Series Helps Machining Businesses Power Up Performance by Ditching Guesswork

MSC’s Accupro® ST Series, a 3-piece milling assembly that is sold pre-set, pre-balanced and ready to use, leverages the science of machining dynamics to highlight which specific operating parameters will maximize productivity. It helps users address three critical business priorities: competitiveness, revenue growth through capacity gains and overcoming the widening gap in manufacturing skills.

Milling

VIDEO: TOOLING UP – Mastering Milling with Niagara Cutter

Supplier Content

In this episode of MSC's Tooling Up, Toni Neary is joined by return guest Jay Ball, Product Manager at Seco Tools, for a discussion on solid milling and the solutions Seco Tools provides with Niagara Cutter.

Metalworking

VIDEO: How MSC MillMax® Eliminates Guesswork in Machining

The MSC MillMax ^® service uses a simple tap test to help metalworkers and machine shops optimize productivity while simultaneously maximizing tool life.

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION

Machining

Lights-Out Manufacturing: Kyocera Makes Microboring Possible

Partner Content

Kyocera’s EZ-Bar system for small-diameter machining counters common problems that can impede machine shop automation efforts.

Metalworking

How Automated Measurement Tech Ensures the First Part Is the Right Part

Many machine shops, especially those that have adopted robotic equipment tending, have turned to automated measurement technology as the surest way to avoid scrapping workpieces.

Robotics

VIDEO: TOOLING UP – Applied Abrasive Automation with Norton Abrasives

Supplier Content

In this episode of MSC's Tooling Up, Mitch Free is joined by Mike Shappell, Norton’s Senior Applications Engineer for a discussion on Norton Abrasive Process Solutions Lab, a fully custom, customer focused lab designed to automate your metal finishing needs.

HOW-TO VIDEOS

How-to

VIDEO: How To Maximize Machine Productivity

In this episode of MSC's How To, Jacob Sanchez is joined by Nate Schaub at Wagner Machine Company in Champaign, Illinois, where Nate shows him Wagner’s tried and true methods of maximizing their machines' productivity.

How-to

VIDEO: How To Know If Automation Is Right For You

Supplier Content

Jacob Sanchez is pulling back the curtain on how the grinding industry utilizes robotics and automation to create more productive processes in this latest episode of MSC's How To.

How-to

VIDEO: How To Automate Multiple Ops

In this episode of MSC's How To, Jacob Sanchez is joined by Nate Schaub at Wagner Machine Company in Champaign, Illinois, where Nate lets us in on a few tips and tricks he uses to automate beyond his op ones.

Skills Gap

Job Connection

How Machine Shops Can Overcome Labor Shortages

Skills Gap

How Machinist Apprenticeship Programs Can Help the Skills Gap

QuickTakes from OSHA

The latest safety insights and actions from OSHA's live QuickTakes RSS feed.

from the experts

Machining

VIDEO: TOOLING UP – Cutting Edge Blades

Supplier Content

In this episode of MSC's Tooling Up, Toni Neary is joined by Mark Cranna, Senior R&D Engineering Manager at Lenox, for a discussion on the Lenox Alloy Wolf Armor GT product line.

Metrology

VIDEO: TOOLING UP – Metrology That Works For You

Supplier Content

In this episode of MSC's Tooling Up Toni Neary is joined by Patrick Sullivan, National Strategic Account Manager at Mitutoyo for a discussion on the quality and reliability of Mitutoyo’s trusted metrology tools.

Personal Protective Equipment

VIDEO: TOOLING UP – Pyrad, Next-Level Arc Flash PPE

In this episode of MSC's Tooling Up, Toni Neary is joined by VP of Production John Merikoski and VP of Commercial Marketing Julie Trotier of Mechanix Wear for a discussion on the new Pyrad Arc Flash suit.

OSHA Compliance & Training

Safety Culture

4 Keys to Complying with OSHA’s New Hazard Communication Rule

Here’s what you need to know to avoid costly fines for violating OSHA’s standard hazard communication rule, due to be updated this year.

Fall Protection and Training

Workplace Falls: 3 Critical Points to Prevent OSHA’s Top Violation

Fall-protection violations have topped OSHA’s list for more than a decade. Make sure your workers are safe from falls by focusing on three key components: harnesses, lanyards and lifelines, and anchorage.

Regulatory Compliance

OSHA Seeks More Details on High-Risk Workplace Injuries

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering a rule requiring higher-risk businesses to report more details on workplace injuries.

Certification

Career Guide: Comparing CSP and MSP Safety Certifications

The Certified Safety Professional and Master Safety Professional designations both demonstrate a person’s high level of expertise and dedication to safety best practices. Take a look at these two certifications for the manufacturing industry.

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Quick Poll: Safety Training

While the Certified Safety Professional designation has long been the gold standard for safety professionals, a new certification—Master Safety Professional—offers opportunities for applicants without four-year college degrees. It’s designed to weigh experience and education equally.