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Curated machining knowledge, tools, and pathways — organized by purpose.
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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Molybdenum
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Siemens
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Fanuc
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Turnkey
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Robotmaster
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Pronest
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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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Erp
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Centerless
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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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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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Don’t get cracking
Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, helps a shop that's getting cracking at the corner radius of a tungsten-carbide part in the 40th episode of the video series.
Flying high with diamond hones
Efficiently remove scale from the bearing surface of a high-volume, 9310 alloy steel part. A custom diamond honing tool.
Following an error-free path: Turning Performance
Confirm toolpath programming is free of errors. NC program simulation and verification software.
Salvaging cylinders: General Industry Coverage
Resurface scratched and rusted cylinder barrels in-house. A tube hone machine.
Keeping concentric: General Industry Coverage
The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine leads off with a look at a through-coolant, shrink-fit chuck.
Transmitting tool
The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering also looks at a mechatronic cutting tool for large back counterboring and back spotfacing applications.
Shop develops self-leveling clamp: General Industry Coverage
The Workholding column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine shares the story of a shop facing a machining requirement for finishing small die-cast aluminum engine covers.
Thin is in when cutting metal
In last month's column, the Shop Technology column observed that chip thinning is one of the key concepts programmers and machinists should understand. Presented in this month's column is further discussion about how chip thinning can enhance productivity.
Working with CNC equipment: Inspection Efficiency
Anybody with half a brain can immediately see the usefulness of computer-controlled equipment. The ability of a machine to telescope the work processes so they run in parallel instead of series can turn a single machinist into a one-person army.
Protecting the small valuables: People & Companies
If an employee makes up his mind to borrow or take something without permission, chances are he'll get away with it, cautions the Manager's Desk column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Measuring machine errors with a ball bar
A telescoping ball bar is a simple, but useful device that provides a quick and inexpensive way to characterize machine tool errors.
Buying time: Turning Performance
Using standard tooling on a CNC lathe means leaving money on the table, according to the cover story in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
