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With the development of new, less expensive systems, rapid prototyping makes its moves to the masses

A guide to managing and maintaining metalworking fluids.

Advanced software gives moldmakers a boost.

Single-blade tool supported by guide pads overcomes the difficulties of cam boring.

Cold-forming taps shrink tapping cycle times.

Factors to consider when dry or near-dry machining.

Carbon dioxide, YAG and fiber lasers all provide a viable method for marking most materials and parts.

A guide to reaming holes cost-effectively.

CTE's first cost-justification and planned-expenditures survey reveals what metalcutting companies intend to buy in 2004 and why.

New equipment allows deposition of hard and tough nanocomposite tool coatings.

Locating devices play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of workholders.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of flight, a company has replicated the Wright brothers' 1903 airplane engine--and their machning techniques.

Molybdenum disulfide tool coatings improve the machining of aluminum, titanium and nickel-base alloys--even when dry.

Options for small shops looking to upgrade their turning equipment.

A job shop's CNC Swiss-type machines produce hard-to-make parts from start to finish.

Plunge milling removes metal fast.

Multisensor inspection machines can be an effective compromise between the accuracy of touch probes and the speed of video or laser inspection.

Large-diameter facemills are affected by weight and tolerance issues.

Water treatment is necessary for water-soluble metalworking fluids.

Multitool holders reduce lathe cycle times.