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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining References
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Hypertherm
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Turnkey
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Online
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Tap
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Machinist
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Broaching
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Makino
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Okuma
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Acme
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Tapping
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Raw
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Formula
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Case Hardening
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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
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
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Model TVSG Videoscopes
Titan Tool Supply introduces a new line of videoscopes to conduct remote quality control visual inspections required for aviation maintenance, casting inspection, cavity inspection, diesel or gasoline engine repair, locomotive maintenance, ship maintenance, and other applications.
GND Toolholders
New GND Grooving Tool Holders from Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. are engineered to reduced chatter and eliminate vibration.
Katana2 Waterjet Cutting System
Sugino Corp. has introducde the newest addition to their waterjet cutting family: the Katana2 Water Jet Cutting System.
Mounted Points
Two types of mounted points that are designed for edge-breaking stainless steel sheet metal to permit safer handling and fabrication by workers are being introduced by Rex-Cut Abrasives.
Norton Rapid Prep Surface Conditioning Material
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched of a new line of longer-lasting high-performance Norton Bear-Tex aluminum oxide (AO) surface conditioning materials.
Costimator Software Version 12
MTI Systems Inc. announces the release of Costimator version 12.
Flat Head Grinders
Metabo Corp. has introduced its new family of flat head grinders.
TT02 Torque Tool Testers
Mark-10 Corp. has announced its Series TT02 torque tool testers for the accurate and reliable verification of applied torque values derived from torque screwdrivers, wrenches, and other small hand tools used on the factory floor and in other production environments.
Carbon Dioxide Laser Lenses and Mirrors
A line of direct field-replacement CO<sub>2</sub> laser optics for Amada, Coheren, Cincinnati, Epilog, Mazak, Synrad and Universal laser systems are available from Laser Research Optics.
EIB 742 External Interface Box
HEIDENHAIN offers a new EIB 742 external interface box for precise position measurement.
RCN Series Angle Encoders
HEIDENHAIN Corp. is making available a new version of the RCN Series of absolute angle encoders, now with "Functional Safety," offering numerous advantages to today's machine tools.
LIP 400 Linear Encoder Series
HEIDENHAIN releases its newest addition to vacuum encoder technology with the LIP 400 series linear encoder system.