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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining References
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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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Micromachining: MAQ’s vibration-damped turning tool. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
Micromachining: Ceratizit USA’s WTX Micro Drills
Micromachining: Ceratizit USA’s WTX Micro Drills. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
Robotics Results: a 31% production increase
Robotics Results: a 31% production increase. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
HyperMILL CAM software showcased at Grob Systems’ event
Open Mind Technologies, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, will highlight the latest advanced capabilities of its hyperMILL CAD/CAM software suite at Grob Systems' 5-Axis Live! technology event.
Combination Belt & Disc Finishing Machine
The combination finishing machine is really two machines in one because it can handle a multitude of jobs that include contour part finishing, flat stock finishing, polishing, grinding and deburring—virtually any finishing operation. The belt arm adjusts vertically, horizontally and any position in-between.
EnDat 3
The EnDat 3 interface detects its absolute position, rather than just its position relative to a reference. This is a big advantage when a machine starts up, as it does not require any machine movement to establish its position – which can be extremely time-consuming for large machines. EnDat 3, therefore, enables faster startup, which means more throughput.
Versatile Face Milling Inserts
The global manufacturer has added five variants of square shaped positive inserts for depths of cut up to 6.4 mm to its Pramet brand. The range is suitable for a variety of general engineering and maintenance and repair operations (MRO) machining, with several application-specific geometries and grades available for machining any workpiece material.
Star Cutter names new engineering manager
Star Cutter Company has hired Robert "Bob" Tennant as its round tool engineering manager overseeing three product lines, each produced at a dedicated facility.
World’s whitest paint wins award
Groundbreaking paint from Purdue University researchers helps fight global warming
Keeping up with growth: Turning Performance
Ease of programming attracts machine shop to Mazak VMC
Need a Lift?: Testing & Quality Assurance
A lift magnet for a plasma cutting table has exceeded expectations.
Green means go: Turning Performance
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