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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining References
Curated technical references for machinists and engineers.
Machining Calculators
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Wire
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Hypertherm
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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
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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
Core explainers and shop-floor references for speeds, feeds, forces, insert identification, heat treatment, and cutter geometry.
Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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Look Ahead: Hard and sticky
Technology for applying a hydrogen-free DLC with high adhesion.
Look Ahead: Fibrous alloys: General Industry Coverage
Composite toolholders and boring bars.
Taming tough machining operations
END USER: Genesis Attachments, (715) 395-5252, https://www.genesisattachments.com. CHALLENGE: Increase productivity when machining high-strength steel jaws and other components for recycling and demolition equipment. SOLUTION: Implementing new cutting tools and high-speed machining based on lean manufacturing principles. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center, (866) 880-2262, https://www.nwmoc.uwstout.edu; Walter USA LLC, (800) 945-5554, https://www.walter-tools.com/us
Do you believe in magic?
END USER: Single Source Inc., (574) 656-3400, www.singlesourceinc.us. CHALLENGE: Reduce programming and setup times when producing increasingly complex parts. SOLUTION: A combination of CAD/CAM software and mill/turn machines. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: DMG/Mori Seiki USA Inc., (877) 275-6674, www.dmgmoriseikiusa.com; DP Technology Corp., (805) 388-6000, www.dptechnology.com; Ellison Technologies, (630) 393-8900, www.ellisontechnologies.com
Finely finished flutes: Drilling Performance
END USER: Form Tool Technology Inc., (803) 788-3686, www.formtooltech.com. CHALLENGE: Polish flutes of drills and other round tools to enhance chip evacuation. SOLUTION: Diamond-abrasive polishing wheels. SOLUTION PROVIDER: 3M Abrasive Systems Div., (866) 279-1288, ext. 1258, www.3m.com
Auto Clean: Turning Performance
Equipment and media options for cleaning automotive parts.
Right Reamers: Drilling Performance
Reamers are an effective option for hole finishing, but choosing the right one for the job depends on hole type and diameter, among other factors.
QC, PDQ: Medical Manufacturing
Bringing inspection technology to the shop floor for quality control can pay big dividends.
Fiber vs. Fiber: Drilling Performance
Machining fiber-reinforced composite materials with fiber and other types of lasers can be an effective option.
Plastic Prescription: Medical Manufacturing
The use of plastic medical parts is growing, and in certain applications machining them is advantageous and even essential.
Medical exam
Inspection is a crucial process in the making of safety-critical medical components. One shop offers a glimpse into its process.
Why One Conditioning Stick Outperforms Another in Carbide Grinding
A shop grinding tungsten carbide with a resin-bonded diamond wheel asked the Grinding Doc about the difference between two conditioning sticks purchased from two differrent suppliers. With one stick the shop can do a lot more parts between stickings. Why is this? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, responds in the 20th episode of the video series.
