Here’s to all the great men and women who operate CNC milling machines! Tangible appreciates all machinists for their contributions to the manufacturing industry. Machinist’s Day August 23, 2021 #MachinistsDay #AdditiveManufacturing

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of machinists will grow 4% from 2019 to 2029. bls.gov/ooh/production/machi… #orthopedicimplants #AdditiveManufacturing #MadeinAmerica #3Dprinting #orthopedics #MachinistsDay

Jeremy joined Tangible with no actual machining experience but quickly picked up new tasks and has provided ideas for improvements. "Machining is a unique trade that allows for exciting opportunities." #AdditiveManufacturing #MadeinAmerica #3Dprinting #orthopedics #MachinistsDay

The machinists forging a brave new world in 3D printing article focuses on the aerospace industry, but the information is intriguing and holds true of the amazing machinists in the orthopedic industry as well. northropgrumman.com/life-at-… #3Dprinting #MachinistsDay

Advice for new or aspiring machinists from Jeremy, Tangible machinist: “If you are new to machining, there will be a lot of information to take in quickly. Attention to detail is huge for the quality of the product and for your safety.#AdditiveManufacturing #MachinistsDay

Josh will soon have an Associate’s degree in CNC machining from Sinclair. He has been here the longest, progressing from an AM Tech to a knowledgeable machinist with expertise in using CAM software for creating new programs. #AdditiveManufacturing #MachinistsDay

Brendan is the newest machinist at Tangible. He's adapted quickly to the machines used and AM processes. "Everything we do has the potential to benefit someone's quality of life." His continued progress and great attitude makes for a promising future. #MachinistsDay

Tangible machinists are cross-trained on all equipment whether it’s the Clausing manual mill shown here, or the Flex Arm tapping machine used to cut threads in parts in post-processing operations. #AdditiveManufacturing #MadeinAmerica #3Dprinting #orthopedics #MachinistsDay

Tangible CNC milling machines move along multiple axes (5-Axis or 3-Axis) and create precision slots, holes and details in orthopedic implants. Machines are incredibly precise and accommodate highly detailed sizes and shapes. #AdditiveManufacturing #3Dprinting #MachinistsDay

The Wire EDM moves along four independent axes to generate taper cuts. There is no direct contact between the wire and the workpiece which allows for machining without causing any distortion, protecting the shape of the Titanium part. #AdditiveManufacturing #MachinistsDay

CNC machinists create tools and parts from metal, plastic and other materials. Tangible machinists work exclusively with Titanium to make orthopedic implants. Our next four posts will detail equipment used by Tangible machinists. #AdditiveManufacturing #MachinistsDay

Tangible machinists, or CNC (computer numeric controlled) machinists set up projects and machines and conduct first part inspections on Tangible products. On-time delivery being a core Tangible value, these dedicated machinists deliver. #AdditiveManufacturing #MachinistsDay

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Poll Answer: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, OH is in the top 5 states for employing machinists, ranking fourth with 23,740 individuals employed in the profession. Other top five states are CA, IL, TX and MI. #AdditiveManufacturing #3Dprinting #MachinistsDay

Early Machine Tools In 1775, John Wilkinson’s boring machine was the solution to accurately boring cylinders for steam engines and widely considered the first machine tool. Read about the history of CNC machining medium.com/cnc-life/history-… #AdditiveManufacturing #MachinistsDay

August recognizes machinists, honoring the first known machinist, Vetter Von Brattonberg, born on August 23rd, 1431 in Bavaria. Tangible will feature posts introducing our machinists and their invaluable role in additive manufacturing. #AdditiveManufacturing #MachinistsDay

Additive benefits for the medical industry include: design freedom; flexibility to customize implants for patient needs, achieve desired mechanical properties, add features to increase functionality and effectiveness. What are your favorite AM benefits? #AdditiveManufacturing

3 Hot Manufacturing and Sourcing Trends Happening Right Now mddionline.com/manufacturing… #AdditiveManufacturing #MadeinAmerica #3Dprinting #orthopedicmedicaldevice #orthopedicimplants #orthopedics

This article says OEMs request four key things: timely delivery, competitive pricing, inventory management, and increased quality requirements. Tangible delivers. #AdditiveManufacturing Additive Manufacturing Aids In Implant Manufacturing odtmag.com • 13 min read

7/9 Survey Results A majority selected B as Tangible parts. One respondent said “A pity that poor surface quality is often sold as "good for osseointegration". Surface roughness should be by design, not by accident.” B is correct! #AdditiveManufacturing #3Dprinting #orthopedic