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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining References
Curated technical references for machinists and engineers.
Machining Calculators
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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.
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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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Standardizing on software: Inspection Efficiency
Success and tech support lead an Denmark company to deploy Numroto across its entire production floor.
Diamond in the wheel: Trade Shows & Events
Optimize single-layer diamond tools used for cutting and shaping natural-fiber-reinforced composite material.
Compact contender
The refrigerator-size Micro5 is designed to machine small and delicate parts.
Ceratizit adds application engineer to Southern Region
Ceratizit welcomes Justin Vititoe as an Application Engineer with an operating base in Tennessee. Vititoe's 24 years of industry experience includes a focus on all aspects of CNC programming.
‘A Team’ works to innovate today’s custom tooling process
Based in Detroit, Michigan, ARCH Cutting Tools provides an experienced team of application specialists and custom tooling designers, who provide customers with a line of standard cutting tools and custom tooling.
Sandvik Coromant introduces new brand identity
The new brand identity reflects a commitment to innovation and sustainable progress. Integral to the new identity is a mindset called manufacturing wellness, which highlights the value of shaping resilient, thriving, sustainable manufacturers that positively impact their surroundings.
InCompass acquires Bridgeport Machine Tool Co.
InCompass, a platform company of TJM Capital Partners, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Bridgeport Machine Tool Co.
Servohydraulic Press
AP&T's engineers have equipped the press with a closed, robust hydraulic system with a small oil volume and few components. Thanks to the modular system, each press can be optimized to use one or more cylinders depending on the application. The new version of AP&T's servohydraulic press is suitable for embossing heat exchanger plates and fuel cell plates, transfer applications and progressive die stamping, as well as for most types of drawing operations.
FlexForce Coolant System
An onboard coolant reservoir continuously feeds FlexForce's high-pressure pump, and multiple electronic sensors monitor a variety of critical levels for lights-out operations. Automatic pressure regulators and machine-controlled dump valves, along with other fail-safes dramatically reduce or eliminate the risk of system damage.
Star Cutter names VP of information technology
Star Cutter Co. has named Dean Stetson vice president of information technology.
ISCAR TECH TALK – ISCAR Barrel Shaped Endmills
ISCAR recently expanded the application range of barrel-shaped endmills with new radial segment sizes. A broad range of "Barrel-Shaped" tools is now available including oval-profile barrel endmills intended for advanced semi-finish and finishing operations of 3D surface applications.
Hand Wheels and Cranks
The hand wheels come equipped with fixed handles, revolving handles or no handles. Handwheels are made of a variety of materials such as cast iron, aluminum, Duroplast plastic, stainless steel and finished including chrome plated and powder baked. Cranks are available in a straight or offset style. They are available in cast iron and high-density thermoplastic, in either a revolving or folding handle style.