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Your Milwaukee HFO is proud to be part of a company that, quite literally, puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to educating tomorrow’s CNC machinists. Recognizing the value of hands-on learning, Haas partners with schools across the country through its HTEC Partners and other educational outreach programs.

For many years all aspects of business have been under intense pressure to drive down costs so we can be more competitive and profitable. Perhaps nowhere is this pressure more intense than in manufacturing. Of course, there are a number of ways to reduce production costs, and you have most likely addressed many of them. Even so, it’s always a good idea to take a fresh look at your operation to see if you’ve overlooked anything.

Do you get excited when new cars and trucks appear in the dealer’s showrooms or new smartphones and wearable tech devices are unveiled? If so, and you live in the world of CNC, you likely get the same rush learning about new CNC machine technologies and techniques. Not just because they lead the way to greater productivity, profitability and growth opportunities for your shop, but also because, at heart, you really like cool technology.

In this video from Haas Automation, you’ll see just how easy it is to integrate probing into your process using the Haas Wireless Intuitive Probe System (WIPS).

Renishaw probes are perfect companions to Haas CNC machine tools for in-cycle gauging, tool setting, broken tool detection and component setup. In fact, these probes can reduce setup times up to 90% and enhance process control to make better parts while reducing scrap and rework.

As with all hard-to-machine materials, nickel-based alloys present some significant challenges that can impact productivity, so it’s important to know what you’re up against.

No matter how efficient your CNC machine may be, if your chip conveyor is constantly backing up or breaking down, you have a serious bottleneck that slows down your manufacturing process and, therefore, inhibits your productivity. That’s why it’s vitally important that the chip removal system is adequate for the kinds of machining you perform and the nature of the machine tool, itself.

An exciting new TV reality series promoting American manufacturing premiers on Friday, October 24 on the MAV TV channel. Starring former heavyweight boxer Titan Gilroy, Titan – American Built is set in a California CNC machine shop populated exclusively with Haas CNC machine tools.