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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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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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Articles January 15, 2013 Michael Deren

Help wanted–start now: General Industry Coverage

In the January 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering, Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren reviews a recent "60 Minutes" report about the skills gap in manuafacturing.

Articles January 15, 2013 Dr. Scott Smith

Isolating cutting operations: Turning Performance

The accurate positioning of the cutting tool with respect to the workpiece partly controls the accuracy of a machined part.

Articles January 15, 2013 Alan Richter

Thick as a brick: Turning Performance

The 'thickest' PVD coating for cutting tools.

Articles January 15, 2013 Alan Richter

Pressing requirements: General Industry Coverage

Laser-assisted sheet metal machining.

Articles January 15, 2013

A tale of two companies

In early December, two companies announced plans to make substantial investments in U.S. manufacturing. One was Apple Inc. and the other was Detroit Diesel Co. Guess which one got more coverage in the media. I'll help you. Even though Detroit Diesel's investment was more than Apple's and despite President Obama showing up at Detroit Diesel's announcement ceremony, my casual Web review showed Apple beat Detroit Diesel in news references by about 7 to 1.

Articles January 15, 2013 Derek Weston

Optimizing nesting software’s benefits

This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering looks at the benefits of nesting software for shops that make parts from flat raw materials.