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Okuma
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Insert Geometry
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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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Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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HY-PRO CARB 3D and 5D Through-Coolant Drills
OSG Tap & Die Inc.s HY-PRO CARB 3D and 5D Drill Series is designed for a multitude of materials.
hyperMILL
OPEN MIND Technologies AG introduces a new machining strategy in hyperMILL: 5AXIS Contour Offset Roughing and Finishing saves an enormous amount of time when creating CAM programs for parts with arched hub surfaces.
PostWorks Version 11.3
NCCS (Numerical Control Computer Sciences) announce that PostWorks Version 11.3 is available for general release.
SG Blaze Rapid Strips
Saint-Gobain Abrasives' Norton brand introduced a new non-woven depressed center stripping and light stock removal disc.
Model 700 Air Chuck
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduced the Model 700 air chuck.
CRYSTA-Apex S
The new CRYSTA-Apex S Coordinate Measuring Machine from Mitutoyo America Corp. brings new levels of performance and economy to the 1.7µm class of CNC CMMs.
BC8020
Mitsubishi Materials has changed the stock status of coated cBN grade BC8020 from non-stock to stock standard.
CMM inspection tools
Mitee-Bite Products introduces and new innovative line of CMM inspection tools.
Cimperial 1072D
CIMCOOL Fluid Technology has introduced CIMPERIAL 1072D, a soluble oil recommended for machining and grinding operations with poor water quality.
Auto-Align and Auto Pass/Fail
Methods Machine Tools Inc. announced new CAD Auto-Align and Auto Pass/Fail software tools for the VisionGauge Digital Optical Comparator System, developed by VISIONx Inc.
W2000 Angle Grinder
Metabo Corp. offers the W2000 7" angle grinder.
MarWin 4.5
Mahr Federal Inc. has recently unveiled a major upgrade to the software platform for its surface metrology systems.