Toni Hammersley is the author of the website A Bowl Full of Lemons and the books, The Complete Book of Home Organization and The Complete Book of Clean. In addition to being a cleaning and organizing expert, she recently completed building a new Southern Revival style Farmhouse with her family. Toni and family had previously …
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The main types of door functions are Passage (doors that don’t require locking), Privacy (a door that can be locked by a button on the inside), Dummy (has no mechanical latch and acts only as a pull), and Interior Mortise (door with an active latch with skeleton key lock). Learn more about each function through …
As discussed in a previous blog, there are many coolant management best practices you can use to extend your coolant’s lifespan. Using a coolant mixer to mix your coolant accurately is one of them. The process of mixing your coolant, also known as the process of emulsification, is an extremely important step. When your coolant …
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Today, there is no shortage of milling strategies. When combined with various cutting tools and technology, there is an endless combination of solutions shops can use to boost productivity. So, how can you go about developing the right solution for your shop? You’ll need to clearly understand the benefits and challenges of various milling strategies. …
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Have you ever been driving down the highway and had your vehicle start shaking so badly that you feel like it is going to fall apart? We have all experienced tire unbalance — and it’s extremely annoying. Tire unbalance is typically caused by wear and tear, hitting a pothole, or even a buildup of mud …
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About CTMA The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1963 by uniting various tooling industry trade associations. CTMA represents the interests of the Canadian tooling and precision metalworking industries, supporting almost every conceivable manufacturing segment in Canada including automotive, aerospace, medical, mining, energy and consumer products. Triumph Tool …
How to Choose the Right Work Holding Device for 5-Axis Machining When a shop acquires its first 5-Axis machining center, there is a lot of new information to be learned, from new and more complex programming techniques to choosing the right work holding device. These machines can tilt, rotate and position parts in ways that …
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As the machining industry evolves, reducing operating costs is not enough to remain competitive. Keeping costs low is an important part of maintaining a competitive position in the industry, but smarter decision-making is a key factor if shops want to stay ahead of the competition. To make smarter decisions, accurate and reliable data is needed. …
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There are many costs to be aware of when running a machine shop, such as the total cost of managing and owning coolant. Managing these costs is a key to maintaining profitability. Notably, the costs of fluids and fluid recycling have drastically increased in recent years. That is why paying close attention to how coolant …
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Reducing operating costs is becoming more important than ever due to inflation and other cost pressures. Non-productive time during operations remains a common problem for busy shops. Thankfully, the versatile nature and benefits of multipurpose drills may be an effective solution to this problem. Problem: Frequent Tool Changeovers “Changeover” refers to changing a machine from …
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