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Boring
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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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ProNest 2012
Hypertherm announced a major version update to its ProNest nesting software allowing even greater productivity enhancements and efficiency for metal fabricators and others in the cutting industry.
Common Drive
Dorner's 2200 Series conveyor with Precision Move technology now comes with a common drive option to power multiple conveyors in a fixed position from a single drive motor.
Electric Wart Millhog
A new portable welding end prep tool that features a highly reliable, variable speed 14 Amp electric motor for applications where compressed is not available is being introduced by ESCO Tool.
Brown & Sharpe 4.5.4 SF CMMs
Hexagon Metrology has launched the Brown & Sharpe 4.5.4 SF, the latest generation of shop floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
Optiv Classic 321 GL tp Vision Measuring System
Hexagon Metrology released the Optiv Classic 321GL tp.
Surveyor Auto Gage 3D Scanning System
Laser Design Inc. announced the unveiling of its newest and most automated inspection-grade 3D scanning system, the SURVEYOR Auto Gage 3D.
S2 Coolant System/Chiller Unit
MP Systems Inc. has launched its first integrated chiller and high pressure coolant system.
T-Rex Spindle
MAG's new high-torque T-Rex spindle, available on four-axis HMC 1250/1600 machines, can deliver up to 2600 Nm (1,918 lb-ft) torque into a cut to produce extreme metal removal rates on large workpieces of hard materials, such as titanium, Inconel, and Carpenter 465.
One-Touch Mini Swing Clamps
Fixtureworks offers an expanded lineup of Imao "One-Touch" style clamps with the addition of higher clamping force, compact and mini-sized selection.
Multidec Back Tool Toolholders
GenSwiss offers the new Multidec Back Tool tool holders for turning operations on the subspindle and from an ID tool position.
SP-300iA Wire EDM
AccuteX EDM, a division of Absolute Machine Tools Inc., has introduced its "SP-300iA" 5-Axis CNC Wire EDM.
Smart Voltage Height Control
ESAB Cutting Systems continues its long history of plasma cutting system innovation with the new Smart Voltage Height Control (SVHC) system.
