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Controlling foam when applying high-pressure coolant requires trade-offs to achieve effective metalcutting.

Grooving hardened steel parts with PCBN cutting tools.

Many manufacturers apply finishes such as black oxide, metal plating, adhesives and sealants to their parts. One key question is whether to apply those finishes in-house or outsource the operation. For many shops, the decision is based on part volume, cost of capital and practical considerations.

Horizontal boring mills are behemoth in size and flexibility.

Machine tool builders discuss the development and evolution of drill and tap machines.

Advanced machine technology requires advanced training options.

Advances in machine tool technology, tooling and software facilitate high-productivity milling strategies.

Improving productivity when changing out cutting tools.

Very deep, complex holes are becoming increasingly challenging to machine as hole tolerances become tighter and surface finish requirements get finer.

Improved holemaking efficiency drives powertrain machining throughput.

Part Time columnist Bill Kennedy visits a Minnesota job shop that makes "light" work of a challenging part in the June issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Equipment and media options for cleaning automotive parts.