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Insert Geometry
Insert identification, lead angle, indexable insert geometry, and selection references.
Boring
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Cutting Forces
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Workholding
Workholding strategy, zero-point clamping, fixturing, and setup efficiency.
Threading
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Glossary
Definitions of machining and manufacturing terms.
Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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CoroCut QD Parting and Grooving System
CoroCut QD, the reliable system from Sandvik Coromant for deep grooves and parting off with long overhangs, expands the offering of inserts and durable tools with over and under coolant.
RZM Centric Vise
The newly redesigned RZM centric vice from Röhm Products of America provides exceptional workholding rigidity and contributes significantly to higher accuracy 5-axis machining.
Type 27 Cotton Fiber Flexible Abrasive Wheels
A new line of Type 27 cotton fiber flexible abrasive wheels for blending and finishing aluminum in one-step without needing waxes or compounds has been introduced by Rex-Cut Abrasives.
AF110 Gear Hobbing Center
Distributed in North America by Parker Industries Inc., Affolter Technologies SA presents its most recent innovation. "The GEAR AF110 sets a new benchmark in regards to flexibility, high precision and stiffness. It is tailored to the needs of all micro motor industries, such as automotive, aircraft, dental and medical equipment, and watchmaking," states Marc-Alain Affolter, Managing Director of the Swiss family enterprise.
Thread Gages
OSG Tap & Die's thread gage series is now offered with the NIST traceable gage certification option.
EXOTAP A-Tap
OSG Tap & Die (OSG) has introduced the EXOTAP A-Tap, an all-purpose tap series designed to simplify tool management and to excel in a variety of materials and applications.
Deburring Product and Application Lab Services
Osborn's field service engineers develop problem-solving deburring solutions at the Richmond, Ind., Product and Application Lab.
iNEXIV VMA-4540V and 4540 CNC Video Measuring Systems
Nikon Metrology announces two new CNC Video Measuring Systems, the iNEXIV VMA-4540V and 4540.
Quick Start Trial Kit
In a continuing effort to provide the cost-effective options in the market, CIMCOOL Fluid Technology announced the new Quick Start Trial Kit.
L20XII Swiss-type Lathe
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom announced its next level in the Cincom L Series Innovation lineup, the L20 Type XII.
EDBV8 Fast-Hole EDM Drill
Makino announces the release of the EDBV8 fast hole EDM drilling machine for the production of film cooling holes and shaped diffuser holes in blade and vane segments.
Model HL7-P36 Furnace
Lucifer Furnaces was the equipment choice for University of Washington students who petitioned the Dean of Engineering for a model HL7-P36 for their Engineering Instructional Shop as a replacement for an antiquated, unreliable, smaller unit.
