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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 April 15, 2013 Keith Jennings

Protecting the small valuables: People & Companies

If an employee makes up his mind to borrow or take something without permission, chances are he'll get away with it, cautions the Manager's Desk column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Article April 15, 2013 Dr. Scott Smith

Measuring machine errors with a ball bar

A telescoping ball bar is a simple, but useful device that provides a quick and inexpensive way to characterize machine tool errors.

Article April 15, 2013 Kip Hanson

Buying time: Turning Performance

Using standard tooling on a CNC lathe means leaving money on the table, according to the cover story in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Article April 15, 2013 Alan Richter

Clearing the air

Oil mist filtration for machine tools makes for a cleaner working environment and better operating conditions for machines.

Article April 15, 2013 Susan Woods

Wrap it up: General Industry Coverage

Machined metal parts require packaging to protect them in demanding handling, shipping and storage situations, including humid and outdoor environments. Part makers need be aware of how to protect their parts so their hard work is not lost to corrosion or damage.

Article April 15, 2013 Alan Richter

Tool finder

Tracking down the right tool turns a nightmare job into a dream at AB CNC Services & Consulting. Just ask company president Andy Baczynski.

Article April 15, 2013 Clare Goldsberry

Fine choice: Medical Manufacturing

How moldmakers select the right cutting tools, toolholders and machine tools.

Article April 15, 2013 Jeffrey Badger, Ph.D.

Choosing the proper CBN grit size

The Grinding Doc tackles a common mistake made by shops using CBN wheels is that they choose a grit size that's too large and then take drastic actions to cope with it.

Product April 13, 2013

CT 499 Near-Dry Lubricant

CT 499 from Chemtool Inc. is a uniquely formulated metalworking fluid that is based upon synthetic ester technologies that does not contain chlorine or sulfur.