Top Coat: General Industry Coverage
Molybdenum disulfide tool coatings improve the machining of aluminum, titanium and nickel-base alloys--even when dry.
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New equipment for depositing nanocomposite coatings
New equipment allows deposition of hard and tough nanocomposite tool coatings.
On Location: General Industry Coverage
Locating devices play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of workholders.
Turning to CNC
Options for small shops looking to upgrade their turning equipment.
Complex and Complete: People & Companies
A job shop's CNC Swiss-type machines produce hard-to-make parts from start to finish.
Treat MWFs Right: General Industry Coverage
Water treatment is necessary for water-soluble metalworking fluids.
Getting Down: General Industry Coverage
Plunge milling removes metal fast.
Milling Large
Large-diameter facemills are affected by weight and tolerance issues.
Inspector Gadgets: Inspection Efficiency
Multisensor inspection machines can be an effective compromise between the accuracy of touch probes and the speed of video or laser inspection.
Surviving the Cost Crunch: General Industry Coverage
Tool manufacturers respond to automakers' cost-reduction demands.
Savings By Design: Supply Chain & Logistics
Manufacturer/supplier partnerships lead to improved metalworking processes.
Cool Cuts: General Industry Coverage
Fundamental maintenance practices and troubleshooting tips to help achieve problem-free sawing.
