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Hole Choices
Hole finishing: boring vs. circular interpolation.
Compound Cutting
Multitool holders reduce lathe cycle times.
Take a Bigger Bite
Manufacturers raise turning productivity by boosting feed rates.
Tool Watch
Tool monitoring saves money by preventing tool breakage and reducing scrap.
Core Competency
Getting the most out of your diamond-drill operation.
Machine Smarts
An array of tools allows machine tools to work smarter--not harder.
Cut the Scrap
FEA software helps manufacturers reduce scrap.
Recovery Processes
Options and considerations for processing and removing metal chips.
Burn Small, Burn Deep
Fast-hole EDMs create deep holes in tough-to-machine materials.
Hardmetal Steel
Powder metallurgy can allow harder, tougher HSS tools to replace solid-carbide cutters in high-shock and high-stock-removal applications.
Don’t Fret
How to maintain toolholders.