Day: December 18, 2014

Why Do Tool Holders Matter in CNC Machining?

When it comes to CNC machining, owners of manufacturing companies and workshops everywhere know that the job that gets done is only as good as its tools. Because CNC machinery is incredibly complex, all of the moving parts in the machine need to work together seamlessly. If a machine doesn’t have the right parts in … [Read more…]

High Schools Teach Manufacturing Skills to Prep Students for Their Future Careers

Javier Tamayo may looks like a seasoned journey machinist as he nimbly rotates a wrench to replaced chipped precision cutting tools in computerized machine cutting device as Bridgestone’s metal parts factory in Wheeling, Illinois. At the tender age of 19, Tamayo, was able to the land the $12-an-hour position last year after successfully graduating from … [Read more…]