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5 Ways Manufacturers Can Boost Web Traffic

Want more website traffic, and in turn, RFQs? Download this guide to learn about five cost-effective methods to get you more website traffic quickly and complement your ongoing marketing strategy.

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Whitepaper

Transitioning from 3-Axis to Multiaxis Machining

Thinking of transitioning to multiaxis machining? Before taking the multiaxis plunge, you must download this whitepaper on the basics and benefits of multiaxis machining, common misconceptions, and key multiaxis machining concepts.

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The Ultimate Guide to Drill Bits

What do you all know about drill bits? There’s actually a lot more than you think that goes into their shape and function. In this ultimate guide to drill bits, you’ll learn about different types, their characteristics and their uses so that you choose the right one for your work.

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A Guide to Tapping and Threading

From how to choose the right tap and drill combo to perfect thread depth and pitch, breakage to rough threads, this guide has answers that could save you some serious frustration and keep broken taps from breaking your bank.

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Thinking about manufacturing automation?

Cobots are an ideal productivity tool for almost any manufacturer because they help you solve real challenges and become more competitive. They allow shops to automate manual processes, improve quality, minimize the risk of injuries and upgrade the skills of the people on the shop floor. In this eBook, you will learn what are the… View Article

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Robotic Manufacturing Solves Business Challenges

Huge cash outlays, slow and complicated installations, and the time and cost associated with making robot systems meet safety requirements, put automation’s benefits out of reach for small- to medium-sized shops that don’t have that much time and money to invest.   Fortunately, new classes of robots have emerged that are designed to meet small… View Article

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Collaborative Robots and Machine Tending: The Prosperous Path Forward

In this white paper, we will explore how different shops implemented cobots to: Reduce the number of employees needed to complete a machine cycle Increase productivity Extend the shop’s capabilities Take on more work   By taking care of dull and repetitive tasks, such as materials loading and unloading, or in some cases even quality… View Article

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Building the Case for Robotic Automation

When building the case to invest in collaborative automation, it is critical to capture all the benefits, both direct and indirect. This white paper will provide you with the tools to calculate labor savings and capacity gains and also help you identify the less obvious benefits, such as reduced insurance costs, reduced turnover and customer… View Article

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Whitepaper: What is Oscillation Cutting?

Machinists typically avoid interrupted cuts because they can lead to chipped cutting edges, thermal cracking or tool breakage. When cuts are interrupted in a controlled manner, through Oscillation Cutting, tool life can be extended rather than shortened. Learn how this innovative method works and how your shop can benefit from it.

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Webinar

Webinar: Turning to New Heights

As tolerance requirements on part prints keep tightening up, an increasing number of machine shops are transitioning from traditional turning operations to more advanced and complex processes. Discover how technological and design advances have allowed turning machines to achieve tolerances and specifications that were once considered unachievable.

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eBook: Reaching New Heights with Super Precision Turning

In today’s advanced manufacturing space, there is no room for error. Parts must meet the engineering specs, with no variance – period. Many shops are finding a solution to overcome such challenges and produce complex parts in hard turning centers. Find out what the next generation of precision turning can achieve and why you should consider it for your shop.

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Webinar: Modern Machining Methods – Innovative Turning Techniques

Discover how these innovative turning techniques can help you extend your tool life, reduce cycle time and gain the highest level of productivity. During this webinar, experts from ESPRIT and Sandvik Coromant will discuss different grooving and parting methods and present some tooling and programming solutions designed to significantly improve the quality of your parts.

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Modern Machining Methods – Advancements in Hole-Making

Join applications engineers from ESPRIT and Sandvik Coromant as they present advancements in hole-making techniques that will help improve your operations. Throughout the webinar, you’ll gain some deep knowledge about drilling technology and have a chance to see how some of the most advanced features available in ESPRIT can simplify your programming process.

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Webinar: Modern Machining Methods – Essential Milling Practices

In this technical webinar, applications engineers from ESPRIT and Sandvik Coromant will present essential techniques that will help you improve your milling applications. From tooling selection to advanced programming techniques, this webinar will provide valuable information that will help you reduce cycle times, increase tool life and make chips more efficiently.

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Whitepaper

Whitepaper: 5 Things Your CAM Software Needs to Successfully Program Advanced Mill-Turn and Swiss Machines

Using the right CAM software can make a really big difference when programming modern multitasking machines. In this whitepaper, you‘ll learn about the five features your CAM software should have to successfully program advanced Mill-Turn and Swiss machines.

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Webinar: Optimal Programming Techniques for Swiss Machining

In this technical webinar, applications engineers from ESPRIT walk you through all the necessary steps to successfully program Swiss machines, highlighting tips and tricks along the way. From document setup to advanced programming techniques, this webinar will provide valuable information for programmers of all skill levels.

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eBook

eBook: How Cobots Help You Bridge the Automation Skills Gap

This eBook will help you understand how cobots can help machine shops overcome the difficulties of finding workers with advanced manufacturing skills by training existing employees. Cobots are easy to setup and program and require no special skills or experience. Download this eBook to learn what it takes to become a robot programmer.

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eBook: Think Your Business Is Too Small To Automate?

If you’re a small or mid-sized manufacturer, or are facing the challenges of low-volume, high-mix production, you may be wondering if robots are right for you. This short eBook will guide you through the most important considerations for robotics in small and mid-sized shops and help you understand if automation is the right solution for you.

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