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Cutting Forces
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Workholding
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Threading
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Glossary
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Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Serv-O-Spray MQL System
Unist Inc. offers an updated Serv-O-Spray system for MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) metalcutting applications and for any application where a precise, controlled intermittent shot of lubricant is necessary.
HDS Series CNC Router
Techno Inc. introduced the new HDS Series CNC Router, an economical precision cutting system.
mm<sup>2</sup>0 Combination Cabinet
Themm<sup>2</sup>0 from Stor-Loc combines multi-width and multi-height drawers into one Single Cabinet Housing.
Universal Ball and Socket Shields
A variety of quality-constructed, very versatile universal ball and socket shields are available from Rockford Systems Inc.
Type 1 Abrasive Wheels
A line of Type 1 non-woven cotton fiber abrasive wheels that are effective for mechanically removing braze and residual oxides from large assemblies are available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.
hyperMILL CAM
OPEN MIND Technologies AG introduces the new version of its hyperMILL CAM solution.
Intelli-MAX 18
To meet the growing trend of manufacturers processing 3D components on abrasive waterjet machines, OMAX Corp. developed the latest version of its Intelli-MAX Software Suite.
VM-76R Vertical Machining Center
OKK USA Corp.s VM Vertical Machining Centers has been upgraded to include the new VM-76R.
Abrasives App
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a Norton Abrasives Grinding App.
Model NF-800 Chuck
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its Model NF-800 standard sliding jaw chuck.
Vertex 550-5XB Vertical Machining Center
Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has developed a specially-designed, 5-axis CNC vertical machining center for the production of turbine blades from forgings, castings, bar stock, or solid billets of titanium and stainless steel.
A-Series Horizontal Machining Centers
Makino announces its new A-Series 5-axis horizontal machining centers for high-speed, high-efficiency aluminum machining of large, thin aerospace structural components, including wing spars, wing panels and floor beams.
