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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining References
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Insert Geometry
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Boring
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Cutting Forces
Cutting-force formulas, machining power, chip load, and speed/feed references.
Workholding
Workholding strategy, zero-point clamping, fixturing, and setup efficiency.
Threading
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Glossary
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Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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Bird’s eye view: Inspection Efficiency
If you're not monitoring the condition of your CNC equipment, you're machining in the dark.
Clean sounds: General Industry Coverage
For manufacturers looking to effectively clean their parts, industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems are a sound option.
Evolving toward digital: Turning Performance
Boring tools with a digital readout aren't the standard in U.S. shops, but their use is growing.
NuSol ALUMAX Forming Fluid
NuSol ALUMAX AG is a new technology that Chemtool Inc. has introduced to the metalworking industry for forming of all metals and exotic alloys.
NL Turning Grades
These five new Stellram NL turning grades are specifically engineered to provide optimal performance in a given application and workpiece material resulting in increased metal removal rates, improved surface finishes and up to 30 percent longer tool life, according to the company.
Workflow Toolpath Application
A new application in the Edgecam software from Vero USA has been specifically designed for manufacturers to reduce costs, improve quality and hit shorter lead times.
Twin-Spindle 5000 Honing Machine
Ohio Tool Works (OTW) announced the launch of its newest honing machine: the OTW Twin-Spindle 5000.
Tilt-up Cart
Creform Corp. has developed a drawbridge shelf cart that is ideally suited for protecting and delivering totes, containers or unpackaged parts from warehouse to sequential operations in production.
NCSIMUL Player 9
SPRING Technologies is launching NCSIMUL Player 9, the new version of NCSIMUL Machine 9 viewer, the new generation of its flagship solution for realistic machining simulation.
SmartLinc Processor
LaserLinc is introducing the SmartLinc processor, a device for direct interface from LaserLinc's laser micrometers to control systems.
Power Pick Global Software
Two new Power Pick Global software features improve pick and pass operations in organizations. Power Pick Global software from KardexRemstar Inc. can improve material flow by directing operators to the next pick within the pick zone reducing operator dwell time.
Fin Millhog Tube-Fin Removal Tool
A portable tube fin removal tool that rapidly peels the fin and bevels the tube end in one-step for repairing and replacing tubes in heat recovery steam generators is available from ESCO Tool.
