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Author Alan Richter

Published

December 01, 2003 - 11:00am

Molybdenum disulfide tool coatings improve the machining of aluminum, titanium and nickel-base alloys--even when dry.

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Author

Alan Richter

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alanr@ctemedia.com

Alan holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Including his 20 years at CTE, Alan has more than 30 years of trade journalism experience.

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