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Erez Speiser

Erez Speiser is the founder and developer of the Machining Doctor website, which reflects his 30 years of experience serving in management, engineering, production and marketing roles within the machining industry. Combining his extensive knowledge of the industry and web development skills, Erez founded the Machining Doctor website, a platform where he shares a wealth of expertise and insights to industry professionals. Contact Erez on LinkedIn.

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Article July 15, 2026 Erez Speiser

The Bedrock of Precision Success

The workholding basics for CNC machining. By Erez Speiser The best CNC machines and cutting tools are only as effective as the workholding system used to secure a workpiece to the table during the machining process. The foundation of successful precision machining begins with the selection of the proper workholding system for the workpiece and machining operation at hand.

Article March 30, 2026 Erez Speiser

When Do Premium Tools Pay Off?

When discussing advanced cutting materials, we usually mean CBN, PCD and ceramic.

Article February 15, 2026 Erez Speiser

Reaming Basics: Drilling Performance

Reaming is a sizing and finishing operation performed on a pre-existing hole using a rotating cutting tool called a reamer that is fed into the hole to slightly enlarge and improve its geometric accuracy and surface finish. The goal is to produce holes with extreme precision in size, roundness, straightness and surface finish.

Article December 15, 2025 Erez Speiser

Machining Stainless Steel

A clear breakdown of stainless-steel subgroups—machinability traits, challenges and best practices across austenitic, martensitic, ferritic, PH and duplex alloys.

Article October 15, 2025 Erez Speiser

Turning To Surface Quality Optimization

This article covers the fundamental principles of surface roughness and presents several tips proven to enhance surface quality in turning operations.n

Article July 15, 2025 Erez Speiser

Understanding Hardness in Metalworking

Hardness affects tool choice, cutting parameters, wear, and heat-treatment decisions. This guide compares Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers scales for machining work.

Article April 15, 2025 Erez Speiser

Optimizing Cutting Speeds: Safety, Standards & Compliance

The man behind the Machining Doctor website offers a mathematical approach to refining speeds for precision, stability and tool life.

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