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Machine tools for cutting composite materials have unique requirements 3D Printing Metal and Advanced Composites Diamond in the wheel: Trade Shows & Events Toolholders help shop's reputation Composite Connection: Drilling Performance Tools With Abrasive Personalities

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Endmills for Composites Composite Inspection System iScanMagic Composite 3D Scanner, iScanLite 3D Blue Laser Line Scanner Updates To 800 Series Manual Clamps BALDIA Diamond Coatings Corner Canopy Hoods

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Ask CTE Contributors about grinding Toolholders help shop's reputation Facing Hard Facing Machine tool demonstrates ability to cut composite material Composite machining

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Cellulose-based components mass produced with AP&T press line CGTech announces worldwide reseller agreement AM-produced mandrels provide new market opportunities Composites manufacturing with advanced programming strategies Composite material cutters offer a growing opportunity for toolmakers The next generation of surface profilometer for in-process inspection

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Article February 15, 2015 Alan Richter

Elements for successful endmilling

When an endmill efficiently makes chips, everybody is happy: the end user, the parts buyer, and the cutting tool manufacturer and distributor. Achieving that by having the tool follow the correct toolpaths and run at productivity-boosting parameters, however, requires an endmill with optimized geometry, substrate and coating.

Article February 15, 2015 Alan Richter

Cryogenic machining systems can extend tool life and reduce cycle times

Efficient removal of heat from the tool/workpiece interface is the main route to high-productivity machining. Several conventional methods are available to accomplish that -- dry machining, minimum-quantity lubrication, flood coolant and high-pressure coolant -- but cryogenic machining can be added to the list.

Article February 15, 2015 Evan Jones Thorne

Setting the table: Drilling Performance

Table-type horizontal boring mills add versatility to machine shops.

Article February 15, 2015 Kip Hanson

Leaning towards lean: Turning Performance

A journey of waste reduction and continuous improvement for machine shops.

Article February 15, 2015 Jeffrey Badger, Ph.D.

Battling grinding burn

Dear Doc: I battle burn and long cycle times when grinding ODs in bearing. The wheel manufacturer has specified a series of wheel changes to solve the problem, but it means buying a lot of new wheels. What's your take?

Video February 11, 2015

Coolant strategy

How close do you need to get the coolant nozzle to the grinding wheel? Dr. Jeffrey Badger offers some direction. About the Grinding Doc Video Series: Thanks to his work as an independent grinding consultant and the author of the "Ask the Grinding Doc" column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, Dr.

News February 9, 2015

3D Systems acquires Cimatron

3D Systems, Rock Hill, S.C., has completed its acquisition of all shares of Israeli CAD/CAM software firm Cimatron Ltd. for approximately $97 million, inclusive of Cimatron's net cash.

Product February 1, 2015

SFS12 Modular ShrinkFIT System

Techniks SFS12 Modular ShrinkFIT System delivers excellent accuracy and clearance at extended lengths.

Product February 1, 2015

SDHF High-Feed Endmills

Techniks continues to add to its new cutting tool offerings with the announcement of SDHF high feed end mills and face mills.

Product February 1, 2015

Latest Version of InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD

KeyToData GmbH announced today the availability of the latest version of InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD that supports both 3D model-based and 2D print-based formats for creation of ballooned drawings and accurate inspection reports.