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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
Insert identification, lead angle, indexable insert geometry, and selection references.
Boring
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Cutting Forces
Cutting-force formulas, machining power, chip load, and speed/feed references.
Workholding
Workholding strategy, zero-point clamping, fixturing, and setup efficiency.
Threading
Threading calculators, tapping guidance, thread milling, and related tooling.
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Glossary
Definitions of machining and manufacturing terms.
Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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W780 Angle Grinder
Metabo Corp. offers the W780 4 ½" angle grinder.
Model 42-M24
Lucifer Furnaces Inc. recently shipped a Series 4000 Recirculating Heat Treating Oven to a machine parts manufacturer for stress relieving.
Quick Load Servo 80 S2
LNS America Inc.'s Quick Load Servo 80 S2 automatic magazine loader for short bars (14" to 63", not to exceed the spindle length) accommodates bar stock diameters from ¼" to 3-<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub>"; (6mm to 80mm).
Full line of carbon dioxide lasers available from Laser Research
A full line of CO<sub>2</sub> laser mirrors and reflectors made from silicon, with or without coatings, and molybdenum for harsh environments is available for immediate delivery from Laser Research Optics.
Model D688 Vise
Kurt Manufacturing Co. announces re-introduction of its flagship D688 vise model with more features.
Micro Collet
To meet the ever increasing demands of ultra precision parts manufacturing, IBAG North America has introduced a micro collet system that delivers accuracies of oneµm T.I.R at the collet nose and handles up to <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub>" tool diameter.
ToolScoot Tree
Huot Manufacturing introduces an addition to their lineup of CNC toolholder carts, The ToolScoot Tree for CAPTO style toolholders.
Profinet and Profibus
To keep up with the growing demands of the industry, HEIDENHAIN has increased the functionality of its PROFIBUS rotary encoders.
Coarse-Pitch Hobs
In response to unprecedented global demand for large cylindrical gears, Gleason Cutting Tools Corp. has invested in an advanced Coarse Pitch Hob Production Cell to reduce delivery time to as little as six weeks on a full range of large roughing and finishing hobs.
GibbsCAM 2011
Gibbs and Associates announced that it has released GibbsCAM 2011, with dozens of enhancements to make NC programming easier and faster.
Filter Systems
Eriez Hydroflow offers complete filter system products for a variety of metalworking applications, including standard machining, conventional grinding, creep feed grinding and CBN grinding/machining.
M8 Plastic Mill
The DATRON M8 PlasticMill is a high-speed CNC machining center designed specifically for plastic machining applications that produce debris such as large and small chips or dust that must be extracted and collected.
