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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 March 15, 2014 Tom Lipton

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.

Article March 15, 2014 Alan Richter

Refurbishing toolmaking productivity

Reduce equipment uptime and improve productivity when friction welding cutting tool shanks to heads. Replacing an old friction welding machine with a refurbished one.

Article March 15, 2014 Alan Richter

Shaving tool-change time saves big bucks

Reduce setup and changeover time on lathes with live tooling. A modular quick-change collet system.

Article March 15, 2014 Alan Richter

Robot colleagues boost the bottom line

Up productivity without increasing payroll. Adding robotic production.

Article March 15, 2014 Keith Jennings

More on smart online marketing

Presented here is the second part of the Manager's Desk column about Web-based marketing. The first part appeared in the February issue.

Article March 15, 2014 Kathy Deren

Open letter from machinist’s wife

It's 6 a.m. and the wind chill is -45° F. As I watch you get ready for work, your gait is a little slower these days, and I have to talk a little louder because your hearing is not as good after being around loud machinery for more than 30 years.