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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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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
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Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, has appointed Jacob Mitchell as regional sales representative in Eastern Pennsylvania, Eastern New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware, and Sean Danielson as Product Manager – Lathe.
Take on Superalloys with NTK’s JRF Ceramic Milling Cutter
Meet the JRF Cutter, NTK’s high-efficiency small-diameter ceramic cutter for HRSA machining. This cutter features up to three negative, double-sided inserts on a cutter body ranging from 16 mm to 32 mm. The JRF is offered as both a shank type and modular type, providing versatility across a wide range of applications.
CS Wind Offshore selects CNC Onsite for precision milling of offshore wind farm
Offshore wind foundation manufacturer CS WIND Offshore has begun operating a custom-built, automated milling machine from Danish machining expert CNC Onsite at its Aalborg facility in Denmark to create high-precision cable penetrations in transition pieces destined for offshore wind farms.
Carbide endmill for difficult-to-machine materials
The new SolidMeisterPro series from Tungaloy NTK is a highly productive carbide endmill series for difficult-to-machine materials. The SolidMeisterPro series incorporates TiAlCrN silver composition PVD coating technology that the company says delivers excellent protection. The coating provides high thermal stability that handles higher temperatures and improves overall tool life.
Double wide shaft collars with low-profile
Stafford Double Wide Collars from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. provide twice the axial holding power of standard size collars without an increase in the O.D., the company says. The collars are twice as wide as standard shaft collars and feature the low-profile necessary to fit applications where there are O.D. size restrictions but there's a need for extra axial holding power, the company added.
Bartell Machinery completes major facility expansion
Bartell Machinery has completed what it calls a "significant facility expansion" designed to support the company's continued growth, increase production capacity and deliver faster lead times for customers worldwide. "This expansion of our Rome, New York, production facility represents an exciting and important milestone for Bartell Machinery Systems," said Ben Lunduski, vice president of operations of Bartell.
Constant Down Feed vs. Incremental Down Feed | The Grinding Doc
Dr. Jeffrey Badger, The Grinding Doc, compares continuous and incremental down feed in surface grinding and explains the roughing takeaway. Learn more.
Metal Cutting Tool Market To Reach $147.4 billion by 2033
The global Metal Cutting Tool market size reached $93.2 billion (USD) in 2025, according to a Growth Market Report on the Metal Cutting Tool Market. The latest research finds that the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034.
On a Multiaxis Mission
JR Machine used mill-turn software and five-axis equipment to reduce setups, operations and cycle times.
New Milling Machine Boosts Capacity
Sawyer Composite added a portal milling machine to meet growing customer demand with reliable capacity and accuracy.
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