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A direct-drive, servomotor robotic finger.
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Superchill
A method of lubricating and cooling a machined workpiece using supercritical CO<sub>2</sub>.
The global machine shop
Have you noticed job candidates and the people you're dealing with across the business world are increasingly from other countries?
Flexible hones save damaged parts
Bring damaged components back into spec. A flexible cylinder hone.
The Phoenix has landed
Improve productivity for a repeat job. A multifunctional, 90° indexable-insert shoulder cutter.
Inspect only when needed
When not required by the customer, inspection is a likely target for shops seeking to eliminate inefficiencies within the manufacturing process, suggests the Shop Technology column in the June 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Holding challenging parts
Some workpieces, like those that are oddly shaped, large or delicate, can be a real pain in the neck. What's the best way to securely grab a hold of them?
Coolants for challenging cuts
Coolants and lubricants for challenging cuts.
Maintaining a cultural connection
Whether they are large or small, successful cultures have the ability to pass on knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. Peerless Precision Inc., a shop in Westfield, Mass., has accomplished that in several key ways.
Flexible manufacturing systems for growth
Steelville Manufacturing Co. uses flexible manufacturing systems to enhance machine tool productivity and continue growing.
Managing chips doesn’t have to be hard work
Chips ahoy: Move, shred or pack them -- moving chips doesn't have to be hard work.
Scalable CAM technology tips
This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine considers the advantages of scalable CAM software.