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Editorial
Christopher Tate
Christopher Tate is the owner of Tate Engineering, a Natchez, Mississippi, firm that helps manufacturers solve efficiency problems. Tate, who earned master's degree in industrial technology from Mississippi State University, has 32 years of experience in the metalworking industry.
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Nip microburrs in the bud
Options for deburring delicate parts with precise geometry and fine finishes.
Adding boring tools to your digital mix
Digital boring tools offer ease of use, precision and speed but do these benefits offset the cost?
Workholding lessons
Don't be intimidated by programming. The most difficult task of machining is holding the part.
Surface finishes that seal the deal
Preventing leaks in hydraulic systems requires a good seal and a good sealing surface.
Streaming first article inspection
Effectively streamlining first article inspection requires more than a wireless data transfer system.
Giving mold making its due
Tracing well-known machining innovations over the last few decades spurred by challenges faced by mold makers.
Voting for coating
Application-specific tool coatings improve productivity and reduce costs.
Training for tomorrow
Traditional skills could help modern training.
Ask for multitask
Multitask machines are practical and appealing.
Continuous connections
Shop floor connectivity is no longer the future.
Vertical versus horizontal
Which machining center is better? Superiority is based on the application and the machine shop using the machine.