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Curated machining knowledge, tools, and pathways — organized by purpose.
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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Roll
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James
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Molybdenum
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Ai
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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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Countersink
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Flame
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Fives
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Centerless
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Garant
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Filtration
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Go
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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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Pre
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Total
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Moving
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Abb
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Formula
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Pick
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Automating
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Sic
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Pipe
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Coordinate
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Tramp
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Thermal
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Cmm
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Ceramic
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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
Browse CTE contributors and subject-matter experts.
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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Water Main
Waterjet technology helps custom fabricator offer additional products. Innovative waterjet cutting drives growth for stainless steel fabricator.
Turning: Alloys for Demanding Parts
Data on alloy steels and tool material grades to maximize turning efficiency. Guidelines for turning alloy steels.
Better Finishing Through Chemistry: General Industry Coverage
Chemically assisted finishing for better part performance and durability. Microsurfacing is an alternative finishing process with benefits that extend beyond parts with supersmooth surfaces.
Creeping Ahead: General Industry Coverage
Replacing milling and broaching with creep-feed grinding. Why more shops have replaced milling and broaching with creep-feed grinding.
Superabrasive Wheels: Multitask Diamond Wheel
Milling and grinding with a single-layer, metal-bond diamond wheel.
Superabrasive Tools: Apply Directly to Workpiece
A review of superabrasive tool technology and application tips to help shops beat the headaches of machining difficult-to-cut materials.
Staying Sharp May 2007: People & Companies
Staying Sharp, Manager's Desk, Back to Basics, Part Time, Get with the Program, Machinist's Corner
Price-Conscious Presetters
Low-cost presetters for entry level users. Shops that think tool presetters are too costly and too complicated should take another look.
Racing to Market: Industry Trends & Analysis
Supporting NASCAR teams to promote the use of metalworking products. Learn why metalworking suppliers are teaming up with NASCAR—big time.
It’s a Blast: Medical Manufacturing
The role of microabrasive blasting when finishing implantable medical parts.
EDM: Ever Developing Machines
Builders continue their march toward faster, more precise EDMs. EDM builders continue to advance their machine tools' capabilities and pay special attention to medical-parts manufacturers.
CNC: Custom Control: General Industry Coverage
CNC developments to satisfy specific requirements. CNC makers enhance and adapt their technologies to serve a range of shop needs.
