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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
Company listings, capabilities, certifications, and specialties — organized for buyers and engineers.
Machining References
Curated technical references for machinists and engineers.
Machining Calculators
Feeds, speeds, formulas, and shop calculators.
Wire
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Hypertherm
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Molybdenum
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Vericut
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Siemens
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Fanuc
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Turnkey
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Super
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Robotmaster
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Pronest
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Online
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Tap
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Optical
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Machinist
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Broaching
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Fatigue
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Photo
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Makino
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Erp
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Centerless
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Dual
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Okuma
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Acme
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Tapping
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Raw
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Co2
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Formula
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Case Hardening
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Insert Geometry
Insert identification, lead angle, indexable insert geometry, and selection references.
Boring
Boring heads, U-axis systems, contour boring, and setup references.
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.
Authors
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Glossary
Definitions of machining and manufacturing terms.
Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
Core explainers and shop-floor references for speeds, feeds, forces, insert identification, heat treatment, and cutter geometry.
Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
Inspection, automation, digitalization, and application-specific reads that complement the core machining references above.
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Slide-A-Mark Marking Tools
Columbia Marking Tools Inc. developed of the double-acting air-operated impact markers and for many years the model 651, 751 851 Slide-A-Mark units have been the preferred choice for applying impact marks in a wide variety of materials, particularly sheet metal parts.
Mastercam Multiaxis
Multiaxis machining from CNC Software Inc. can dramatically increase a shop's competitiveness.
C3 Flap Discs
CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has expanded its trimmable flap disc line with the introduction of trimmable C3 ceramic flap discs.
Vericut Composite Programming and Simulation
CGTech is now shipping the next major version of its composite applications: VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) & VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS).
Stark Zero Point Mounting System
Fixturing set up time is reduced by as much as 90 percent with the new Stark Zero Point Mounting System from Carr Lane Roemheld Manufacturing Co.
MDT 2MM
Seco Tools has released the MDT 2MM for grooving, parting and profiling of small and micro parts.
Light machining
Part Time columnist Bill Kennedy visits a Minnesota job shop that makes "light" work of a challenging part in the June issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Material elongation and thickness: General Industry Coverage
The Shop Operations column in the June issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine stresses importance of understanding material elongation and thickness.
Spindle bearing preload selection is key
The June Machine Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering covers selecting and maintaining preload in spindle bearings.
Nonsensical grinding parameters
Dr. Jeffrey Badger, Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Ask the Grinding Doc columnist, helps you make sense of nonsensical grinding parameters and achieving final depth when ID grinding in his June column.
Machining is cool again
The Manager's Desk column for the June issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine discusses the rise of machining and fabricating in the United States.
Small makes it big: Industry Trends & Analysis
CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks ponders the good news about U.S. manufacturing of late.
