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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining References
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Machining Calculators
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Wire
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Hypertherm
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Siemens
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Pronest
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Online
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Tap
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Machinist
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Broaching
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Makino
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Okuma
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Acme
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Tapping
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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
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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Inspector Viewer
SICK has launched the Inspector Viewer. The Viewer is a compact, real-time, touch-screen monitor that provides advanced monitoring and trending capabilities for Inspector Vision Sensors — right next to the production line.
Lector620
SICK announced the launch of the Lector620 image-based reader for 1D and 2D codes. The Lector620 is ideal for track and traceability applications.
Cle-Force Drills and Taps
Greenfield Industries introduces Cle-Force, a value line of high-speed steel drills and taps for the maintenance, construction, and industrial markets.
BenchLinc benchtop inspection
LaserLinc has added ultrasonics to it popular BenchLinc benchtop inspection systems.
Storage systems
Gone are the days with one eight hour manufacturing shift, many automated facilities today run production machines through the night with very few machine operators, making machine maintenance and repair a valuable operation. Kardex Remstar automated storage and retrieval systems increase production machine uptime by improving technician efficiency, increasing accountability and eliminating part shortages in metalworking maintenance operations.
Cognitens WLS400M
Hexagon Metrology Inc. announced the availability of their new white light measurement products in North America.
Lathe Carriage Shields
Danray Products LLC has introduced a line of heavy-duty lathe carriage (saddle) shields that are designed for manual lathes or similar machines.
1600 Series Multidec
Genevieve Swiss Industries has introduced UTILIS Multidec 1600 series thin grooving and micro turning tools capable of work under .125" in diameter utilizing insert widths from thickness of human hair (.0019") up to .108" with cutting edge repeatability within .0004".
EZR Swiss Clamp System
GenSwiss has introduced the EZR Swiss Clamp System for increased torque and enables fast and positive ER collet clamping.
V18
SmartCAMcnc has announced the field test release of SmartCAM V18.0.
Sabre DXG Cutting Machine
ESAB Cutting Systems introduces the Sabre DXG Heavy Duty Cutting Machine for high production plasma and oxy-fuel cutting over large working areas.
CL-900 Fiber Laser
Cincinnati Inc. expands its laser cutting product line with introduction of the CL-900 series fiber laser cutting systems.
