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Metal Injection Molding Becomes a Go-To Manufacturing Process
Metal-injection molding has arrived as a way to manufacture small, complex parts.
Why Precision Is Critical in Micromachining Systems
A unique collet-and-cartridge workholding system for machining small parts.
Adapt and conquer: Drilling Performance
Adaptive control helps CNC machines produce more parts.
Justifying custom cutting tools
When possible, manufacturers should avoid applying custom cutting tools because they typically cost more than standard catalog items and can be used only for…
The tip line: Drilling Performance
New applications expand the range of replaceable-tip drills.
Up in the valley: Drilling Performance
Valley Tool invests in high-performance machine tools to effectively compete and grow.
More on smart online marketing
Presented here is the second part of the Manager's Desk column about Web-based marketing.
Lubricating spindle bearings: General Industry Coverage
Spindle designers deal with lubrication and heat problems in three common ways: chilled oil, oil mist and air/oil injection.
Reaping benefits of radial chip thinning
The well-established concept of radial chip thinning (RCT) provides compelling productivity-enhancing benefits, but is still not widely applied.
Still more CNC lathe tips
Following the theme of the past two Shop Operations columns, here are some additional tips and tricks for operating a CNC lathe.
Open letter from machinist’s wife
It's 6 a.m. and the wind chill is -45° F.
‘Last word’ in machining
Omega Manufacturing specializes in challenging wire EDM work, but also offers one-stop parts manufacturing.
Refurbishing toolmaking productivity
Reduce equipment uptime and improve productivity when friction welding cutting tool shanks to heads.
Shaving tool-change time saves big bucks
Reduce setup and changeover time on lathes with live tooling.
Robot colleagues boost the bottom line
Up productivity without increasing payroll.
Vaporizing saw: General Industry Coverage
An electrical discharge saw attachment for a manual lathe.
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