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Curated machining knowledge, tools, and pathways — organized by purpose.
MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
Company listings, capabilities, certifications, and specialties — organized for buyers and engineers.
Machining References
Curated technical references for machinists and engineers.
Machining Calculators
Feeds, speeds, formulas, and shop calculators.
Wire
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Hypertherm
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Roll
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James
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Molybdenum
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Ai
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Vericut
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Siemens
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Fanuc
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Turnkey
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Super
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Robotmaster
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Pronest
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Online
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Tap
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Optical
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Machinist
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Broaching
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Fatigue
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Photo
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Makino
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Erp
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Countersink
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Flame
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Fives
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Centerless
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Garant
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Filtration
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Go
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Dual
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Okuma
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Acme
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Tapping
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Raw
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Co2
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Pre
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Total
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Moving
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Abb
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Formula
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Pick
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Automating
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Sic
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Pipe
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Coordinate
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Tramp
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Thermal
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Cmm
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Ceramic
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Case Hardening
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Insert Geometry
Insert identification, lead angle, indexable insert geometry, and selection references.
Boring
Boring heads, U-axis systems, contour boring, and setup references.
Cutting Forces
Cutting-force formulas, machining power, chip load, and speed/feed references.
Workholding
Workholding strategy, zero-point clamping, fixturing, and setup efficiency.
Threading
Threading calculators, tapping guidance, thread milling, and related tooling.
Authors
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Glossary
Definitions of machining and manufacturing terms.
Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
Core explainers and shop-floor references for speeds, feeds, forces, insert identification, heat treatment, and cutter geometry.
Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
Inspection, automation, digitalization, and application-specific reads that complement the core machining references above.
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Tips to reduce the uncertainty of this very subjective test
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Innovations in design and manufacturing that help protect the environment
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Welding technique minimizes shrinkage and strain.
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The U.S. manufacturing industry continues to make gains in most sectors.
AIO laser marker
Technomark's Graphix laser workstation holds all in a single cabinet creating a small footprint.
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with Mazak Corporation
In addition to announcing the recent promotion for Mazak Corp. Assistant General Manager Jeff Shaver, the Cutting Tool Engineering Westec 2023 booth visit featured product overviews of the company's VC-EZ 16X vertical machining center as well as the Syncrex 25/8 Swiss-type turning machine.
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with LANG Technovation
LANG Technovation General Manager Jon Dobosenski discussed several new products introduced at EMO Hannover 2023, including the company's new workholding rail system, a new mini vise with a two-stud pattern, and a new FS series of vises with serrated jaws.
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with Scientific Cutting Tools
Scientific Cutting Tools National Sales Manager Todd White highlighted the company's port cavity tools for the aerospace and military industries during a brief Westec 2023 video booth visit with Cutting Tool Engineering. SCT, he explained, specializes in putting coolant-through holes to each flute in the tool to maximize productivity.
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with HEULE Tool
HEULE Tool Corp. President Gary Brown discussed several products on display at the company's Westec 2023 booth, including Heule's back counter boring tools, a new manual back spot-facer, air activated back spot facer, a centrifugal force back counter boring tool, and its standard counter boring product.
