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How moldmakers select the right cutting tools, toolholders and machine tools.
Choosing the proper CBN grit size
The Grinding Doc tackles a common mistake made by shops using CBN wheels is that they choose a grit size that's too large and then take drastic actions to cope with it.
CT 499 Near-Dry Lubricant
CT 499 from Chemtool Inc. is a uniquely formulated metalworking fluid that is based upon synthetic ester technologies that does not contain chlorine or sulfur.
3015 NX-F Fiber Laser System
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NANOFLEX Cables
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CNC 5C collet indexer
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EcoCSteam Part Cleaning System
With its EcoCSteam system, Durr Ecoclean has developed a new eco-friendly cleaning technology that reliably removes both particulate and film-type contamination from parts and surfaces of diverse materials without any use of chemicals.
