Finishing Fast
Obtaining a fine surface finish when high-speed machining.
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A Mixed Grade
The latest grades of polycrystalline diamond mix coarse and fine particles to increase packing density and yield a more continuous cutting edge.
A Better Braze
A comparison of two processes for brazing PCBN onto carbide.
Super Bond
Advantages of phenolic-resin bonds for superabrasive grinding wheels.
Turning the Big Stuff
Companies share ideas about turning long, large and heavy workpieces.
Clean Machines
Considerations when purchasing a parts-cleaning system.
Open to Debate
Pros and cons of monoblock tooling.
Medical Advice
Cutting tool considerations for effectively machining titanium medical parts.
Cost Cures
A medical parts maker works to reduce its customers' costs.
Modern Tool Resharpening Matches New Tool Performance
In the past, tool resharpening got a bit of a bum rap: It was better, perhaps, than throwing the tools away, but the resharpened tools weren't likely to achieve the same longevity as new ones. Today, resharpened tools can often achieve the same lifespan as new ones, and resharpeners can improve their customers' tool usage in other ways as well.
MultiMod
Multistation, modular tooling for mill/turn machines speeds the cut-to-cut tool-change time while reducing tooling costs.
Face Facts
Face drivers can cut setup times in half.