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Effective management needed: Industry Trends & Analysis
Machinist's Corner September 2009 column
Bending the rules: Turning Performance
Because high-speed steel inserts can bend without breaking, they are an effective choice for select applications.
Can-do coolant strategies
With the cost of high-performance coolants on the rise, coolant management is more important than ever.
Driving diesel developments: Drilling Performance
Machining large compacted graphite iron castings for diesel engine components is challenging, but applying the proper tools and techniques can help.
Three rules for cutting thin parts
In recent years, monolithic machined aluminum components have been replacing sheet metal assemblies throughout the aerospace industry.
Wear and peace: Turning Performance
Understanding tool wear is the first step to extending tool life—which can be further enhanced with new coating technology.
A milling tools overview
An array of milling tools is available, including endmills, facemills and plain mills.
Toolpathing your lawn
What does CAM software have to do with mowing your lawn?
Tough times need not be painful
You can find out that times are tough by reading the newspaper but it really hits home when your company downsizes you.
Grow in the dark: CMM Inspection
Even low-volume operations producing many different parts can benefit from lights-out production.
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