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Insert Geometry
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Cutting Forces
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Workholding
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Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Bandsawing Calculator
Simonds International has introduced SnapShot, the latest addition to its Cutting Intelligence arsenal, a suite of analysis tools designed to help manufacturers identify savings opportunities.
ProductionACE Production Management System
The ProductionACE Production Management System from Production Process has three new tools that boost manufacturing productivity through the use of smartphones and tablet PCs.
PCD Endmills, Routers, Drills and Compression Trimmers
Lovejoy Tool offers PCD cutting tools that deliver wear resistance for machining highly abrasive composite materials in ramping, trimming and contouring operations.
Hathor Six and Sethy Six Tool Presetters
Elbo Controlli, a manufacturer of presetters distributed through Koma Precision Inc., is continuing its advancement into the tool management market with a new generation of tool presetters.
Workholders, Fasteners and Lifting Solutions
Jergens Inc. has released the 2013 edition of its Master Product catalog.
Standard-Duty Detent Pints
Jergens Inc. has introduced a line of Standard Duty Detent Pins that further expands the company's growing line of Quick-Release Detent Pins for a multitude of holding and removal applications.
Quadra-Chek IK 5000 Metrology Software
HEIDENHAIN's latest version of the PC-based QUADRA-CHEK metrology software provides advanced functionality for quality control inspection measurement machines.
P 8000/10000 Gear Hobber
Gleason Corp. announced the successful installation of a P 8000/10000 Gear Hobber at Changzhou Tianshan Heavy Industry Machinery Co. Ltd. in Changzhou, China.
HEM 500 U Milling Machine
Ideal for machining aluminum, alloy and steel parts, the 5-axis HEM 500U from GF AgieCharmilles features a highly dynamic 12,000-rpm spindle and 30-tool magazine that provides a 2-second chip-to-chip time for high-speed continuous milling operations and increased spindle uptime.
CX1 and CX2 PCD Drills
Seco Tools introduced the company's new CX1 and CX2 polycrystalline diamond (PCD) drills for composite holemaking.
X4 Inserts
Seco Tools has announced the introduction of X4, a new multiedged, tangential tool for grooving and parting off of small components.
NamPower Abrasive Disc Brushes
Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), makers of the Flex-Hone tool, is showing manufacturers how to automate deburring and surface finishing with professional-grade NamPower abrasive disc brushes in a just-released YouTube video.
