Learn with Productivity Metalworking Related Webinars

Productivity Inc Plymouth BuildingCheck out our growing list of archived metalworking related webinars. These webinars were developed to keep our customers informed of the latest machine technologies and trends, and provide expert tips, techniques and advice, to make you more productive. Our webinars are hosted by our engineering, tooling, automation and machining experts covering various machining  processes and industries.

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Adding More Spindle Time To Your Lathe’s Clock

December 9, 2020

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Learn how to maximize your lathe’s spindle utilization and boost your productivity by changing the way you handle raw material. Discover the advantages of auto-loading slugs versus bar-feeding stock and put more parts on your shipping dock at the end of the day.

Length: 41 min 16 sec

Presented by Gabe Morelli, Regional Manager at Murata Machinery, USA.

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Maximizing Your 5-Axis Machine – Part 3: Dynamic Calibration – Understanding Your Cut

October 14, 2020

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Learn how to understand your cut, including features of the test cut part, automating with probing, importance of data storage and output of your data, as well as the effects of altering your Kinematics.
Length: 38 min 53 sec

Presented by Adam Sieben, Applications Engineer at Productivity Inc.

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Machine Tending: Target-Rich Environment

October 7, 2020

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Discover how automating your process can bring efficiencies to repetitive and/or dangerous tasks. Review the opportunities in machine tending for loading and unloading parts, including the ROI (return on investment) associated with a high-tech system. We will address the myths of automation, as well as HMLV (high mix, low volume).

Length: 29 min 10 sec

Presented by John Tuohy, FANUC America.

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Maximizing Your 5-Axis Machine – Part 2: Static Calibration – Utilizing Kinematic Calibration Cycles

September 30, 2020

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Learn how to use static calibration using kinematic calibration cycles. Learn the difference between static and dynamic calibration, how to identify your machine’s kinematics and how to create a repeatable calibration process.
Length: 40 min 17 sec

Presented by Adam Sieben, Applications Engineer at Productivity Inc.

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Maximizing Your 5-Axis Machine – Part 1: Considerations to Meet Expectations

September 16, 2020

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Learn how to prepare your facility for 5-Axis – thermal and physical environment, personnel, chip evacuation, part process, software, evaluating company expectations, and making sure you have the proper tooling and fixturing.
Length: 27 min 45 sec

Presented by Adam Sieben, Applications Engineer at Productivity Inc.

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How and When to Use Right Angle Heads

September 9, 2020

Using Right Angle heads

Learn how to choose the correct size and style of angle head for your application plus helpful tips for a stress-free installation. 
Length: 29 min

Presented by Preben Hansen, Platinum Tooling.

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Process Control Using Machine Tool Probing

August 26, 2020

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Learn how the Renishaw Productive Process Pyramid innovative tools can help improve your Production Processes.
Length: 54 min 8 sec

Presented by Ben Blaisdell and Joel Monroe of Productivity Quality, Inc. (PQI MT Probing Solutions).

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An Introduction to Right-Angle Head Programming

August 19, 2020

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Learn the different types and applications of angled heads. Reduce the number of setups and increase your CNC’s capabilities by using an angled head.
Length: 28 min 17 sec

Presented by Brent Nagel, Applications Engineer, Applied CIM Technologies.

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HAAS Mill Probe 3-Part Series: Week Three – Advanced Probing Through Macro Variables and Subroutines Webinar

July 29, 2020

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Learn more about how to build your own custom programs using the power of the Renishaw macros.
Length: 1 hr 8 min

Presented by Dave Nelson, Applications Engineer at Productivity Nebraska.

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HAAS Mill Probe 3-Part Series: Week Two – Beyond the Setup: In-Process Probing Webinar

July 22, 2020

Take what you already know about probing and convert one-use programs into in-process cycles. Learn how to use probing to expand your automation.
Length: 42 min 41 sec

Presented by Dave Nelson, Applications Engineer at Productivity Nebraska.

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HAAS Mill Probe 3-Part Series: Week One – Assembly & Maintenance Webinar

July 15, 2020

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Learn the step-by-step assembly of the probes included in Haas WIPS probe option. Gain an understanding of the probe settings. Alignment adjustments will be shown in the webinar. Example problems will be used to illustrate how to troubleshoot.
Length: 1 hr 12 min

Presented by Dave Nelson, Applications Engineer at Productivity Nebraska.

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A Time for Change in Solvents Parts Cleaning Webinar

June 24, 2020

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Learn just how much impact parts washing can have with your final product and your bottom line. With today’s environmental concerns, regulations and green footprint, it’s now more important than ever to be “Clean and Green”. Changes in state and federal law governing the use of hazardous cleaning solvents such as TCE, Perc, nPB, HFC’s and others, will require you to rethink how your company can effectively meet your parts cleaning requirements.
Length: 53 min 12 sec

Presented by Dean Bentzien of Gosiger High Volume along with Joe McChesney and Ethan Mueller of KYZEN.

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Applying High Efficiency Milling Techniques Webinar

June 10, 2020

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Learn the use of high efficiency milling techniques that will improve your through put and productivity. Discover struggles and obstacles that routinely hold shops back from becoming more efficient and competitive in milling. The market controls the price. It is up to you to manufacture the profit. Let us show you how. In addition, there will be a presentation focusing on understanding the benefits of Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion high efficiency machining toolpaths.
Length: 57 min 29 sec

Presented by Don Grandt of Harvey Performance Company and Patrick Filipek from Prototek Engineering.

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