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Haas CNC machine controls have a number of features that help you make parts faster and easier than ever before. In this new “Run, Stop, Jog and Continue” video Haas demonstrates how easy it is to temporarily stop a long machining operation so you can check surface finish, a cutting tool or for any other reason, and then quickly and easily resume production. As you’ll see it’s just about as easy as hitting the Pause button on your DVD player.

Die/mold machining is often a tedious, time- and labor-intensive operation. That’s because the process usually involves multiple machine tools and handling the part 5 – 7 times. All of which adds operator cost while increasing the likelihood of damaged workpieces and inconsistent part quality.

If you’re like most CNC shop owners you’re a hands-on person who probably started out running jobs yourself. Nowadays, however, you may find yourself everywhere but on your shop floor. You meet with customers and suppliers, track down job opportunities, keep up on the latest machining technologies and sift through paperwork.

You can argue about who the hardest working person is in your shop, but no one disagrees that the standard 3-jaw chuck works as hard as any CNC machine component. It’s the primary workholding device that helps maintain accuracy and spindle speed.

Vintage automobile restoration CNC shop, Jim Stokes Workshops Limited, takes great pride in bringing classic cars back to life. In this video shot in Stoke’s UK facility, he explains why he loves restoring vintage rides like the Alpha Romeo 8C and using Haas CNC machines, which he describes as “…like big American V8s – brilliant and functional.”

At a recent roundtable discussion attended by a dozen Ohio CNC machine shop owners, a main topic of discussion was the difficulty filling shop floor jobs. All agreed that there is a dearth of qualified candidates for a number of reasons including:

Investing in great CNC machine technology is one of the keys to improving productivity, especially if you’ve invested wisely in equipment that provides the best ROI. However, the quest for greater productivity doesn’t begin and end with CNC machines. There’s also the human factor to consider. Are your people as productive as they could be? If not, the first place to look for improvement is in the mirror.

Now you can turn your smart phone or tablet into a guide that helps you select just the right cutting tool for any application. Simply visit www.sandvik.coromant.com and click on the “Download” menu button. You’ll find a dozen APPs there including these four that put comprehensive tool information literally at your fingertips.

Preparing and maintaining machine tool coolant and the coolant tank are important for not only optimizing CNC machine performance, but also to safeguard the health and safety of your workforce.

Haas not only sells and services exceptional CNC machine tools and accessories, it builds them all in a one-million-square-foot California manufacturing facility. This video explains how the Haas products are developed and built, and gives you the inside story by showing robotic machining cells, FMS equipment and more.