Cut like ant teeth: Research & Innovation
Learning from nature is one way of understanding what makes materials stronger and more damage-resistant.
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Get chemical with CVD-coated inserts
When the application is appropriate, indexable inserts coated via the chemical vapor deposition process provide the best protection.
Save time through clever dressing
The Grinding Doc offers tips to cut dressing-in times as much as 35 minutes.
Measuring with spring calipers: Testing & Quality Assurance
Machinist's Corner columnist Brand Taylor provides a primer on what these measurement tools can do.
Seven Ways to Avoid Breaking Taps
Broken taps usually come from a combination of hole prep, chip control, alignment, and parameter problems. This guide covers practical ways to reduce tap failure.
Reaching the next gen: Turning Performance
Manufacturing offers an alternative, promising career path.
How to fill the skills gap
Steps can be taken to change the perception of manufacturing careers.
Combining subtractive and additive: Inspection Efficiency
Hybrid VMC from Romi Machine Tools opens machining possibilities with multiple additive manufacturing options.
Rebuilding with VMCs: People & Companies
Shop destroyed by tornado restores milling operations with 6 new machines.
Metal alloy with heat control
Researchers discover a promising material for future devices that could turn heat on and off with the application of a magnetic "switch."
Producing parts with a silky smooth finish
A lot goes into generating an excellent finish.
Get a grip: Automation & Robotics
Custom grippers can solve unique challenges when handling parts.
