If you’re like most job shops, you’re always looking for ways to be more competitive. With the continued importance of just-in-time manufacturing, automating your turning production processes has never been more relevant. And, with the shortage of qualified manpower, automating your turning operations is a must. Integration of automation has proven to be a valuable…
Haas M109 G-Code: How to stop execution on the Haas control and ask the operator to answer a simple question before continuing to run the remainder of the program. In the world of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling and turning, machinists use programming codes such as G- and M-codes to tell the machine what to…
“Metal cutting saw design and blade twist affects operation cost and cutting performance.” For those of you who work in fabrication workshops, choosing the right metal cutting saw design and blade will help your metalworking business attain full potential and ultimately, achieve market success. Similar to machine tools, a quality metal cutting saw design will…
Hwacheon is the first Korean company to produce highly stable and long-lasting Hwacheon CNC milling and turning machines. Unlike many machine tool manufacturers, Hwacheon doesn’t mass produce their machines. Instead, they custom manufacture their CNC milling and turning machines in-house to fit each customer’s requirements, and use only high-quality components from well-known manufacturers. Hwacheon CNC…
It doesn’t take long after you put your first 5-axis machine into production to realize that you can do more with less, and wish you had done it sooner. While the initial cost of investing in 5-axis machining and programming software may seem daunting and out of reach, it’s important to look at the bigger…
Plymouth, MN. October 2021 — Productivity’s 21st biennial Oktoberfest Tool Show, held September 21-23, gave manufacturing shop owners, CEOs, engineers, machinists and employees in the Midwest area a first-hand look at the finest in CNC machinery, tooling and accessories, and related technologies and services. Productivity’s biennial Oktoberfest Tool show is considered the largest distributor operated…
Established in 1926, the Okamoto Corporation has made a name as a market leader in the production of surface automatic and CNC grinding machines. Known in the industry as a Total Abrasive Process Machine manufacturer, Okamoto provides the most advanced grinding technology in the industry with uncompromising dedication to quality and repeatability. Their diverse line-up…
Plymouth, MN. July 2021 — Productivity is happy to announce that it will be holding its 21st Oktoberfest Tool Show Tuesday through Thursday, September 21-23, 2021. Like all of the Oktoberfest Tool Shows, Productivity prides itself on showcasing the latest in machining and offering live demonstrations of current manufacturing technologies. At this show, you can…
Managing equipment failures and downtime are an all too common and accepted reality in the world of manufacturing. With metalworking equipment performing constant repetitive tasks, it is to be expected — but to what extent? Unfortunately, manufacturing and process industries lose an estimated $20 to $60 billion each year due to unscheduled downtime and poor…
Productivity Inc. offers iFP parts cleaning and washing systems that clean oil- and water-based residue from machined parts. iFP parts cleaning and washing systems continuously recycle the modified alcohol cleaning agent, thus eliminating the need to mix, monitor or dispose of contaminated cleaning solutions. Not only are there dozens of pre-programmed washing cycles, the iFP parts…