Knowledge Center Articles

Power factor is an expression of energy efficiency. It is usually expressed as a percentage—and the lower the percentage, the less efficient power usage is.

Smart factories use real-time data from internet-connected equipment to improve manufacturing processes. MSC’s Dr. Tony Schmitz describes the terms, technologies and challenges of smart manufacturing.

Digital data collection doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode of Tooling Up, host Toni Neary sits down with Mitutoyo's Isaiah Babcock to explore how manufacturers can begin their digitization journey without overhauling their existing processes. Learn how digital measurement data can help eliminate manual data entry, reduce transcription errors, improve quality, and make faster, more informed decisions on the shop floor.

Simplifying the process, cutting costs, and saving time…sounds great, right? But can one end mill really do it all?

When you consider how many workers are active on jobsites across the U.S., the importance of safety becomes even clearer. Millions of individuals are exposed daily to potential hazards in residential, commercial and industrial environments.

Getting an accurate measurement isn't as simple as reading the number on a screen. In this episode of MSC Industrial Supply's How To series, host Jacob Sanchez visits Mitutoyo America's headquarters to discover how temperature, measuring technique, tool verification, and proper calibration practices all impact measurement accuracy on the shop floor.

This video showcases how far high feed machining can go, combining multiple operations into one efficient, high-performance strategy.

OSG’s carbide micro drills help shops improve tool life, chip evacuation and cycle time when drilling small-diameter deep holes.

Guhring’s reconditioning services offer you a precise, strategic solution to soaring tool prices. They provide true factory-quality reconditioning by utilizing the same high-precision CNC grinding machines, advanced PVD coating systems, and strict process controls used in the production of new Guhring tools.

For decades, hand protection in industrial environments has been designed around a series of compromises. Comfort, precision and tactility were often treated as secondary to protection, particularly in jobs requiring extended wear and precise hand movements. That mindset is changing.

While widely used, acetone poses health risks, especially in settings with significant exposure, requiring careful handling and safety measures.

Mold makers place high demands on cutting tools. These high standards are only achieved with tools that guarantee process reliability, precision, and repeatability. Guhring meets these rigorous requirements with G-Mold, a wide range of end mills designed specifically for mold making.