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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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Kyocera CA025P CVD grade inserts for steel turning
Kyocera CA025P CVD grade inserts for steel turning. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
Kyocera CA5 series CVD-coated carbide inserts
Kyocera CA5 series CVD-coated carbide inserts. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
Choosing the angle of engagement
CTE Publisher Dennis Spaeth recently met with Jay Ball, Seco product manager, solid milling, to learn more about optimized roughing and highlight the major factors that govern success or failure with this milling strategy.
Know your machine capabilities
In the third installment of this video series, Jay Ball, Seco Tool's solid milling product manager, stresses that shops must maintain constant chip load in order to achieve successful optimized roughing.
What is optimized roughing?
CTE Publisher Dennis Spaeth recently met with Jay Ball, Seco product manager, solid milling, to learn more about optimized roughing and highlight the major factors that govern success or failure with this milling strategy.
In the first of this four-part video series, Jay defines optimized roughing in more detail and addresses the importance of using good CAM software.
When to use optimized roughing
CTE Publisher Dennis Spaeth recently met with Jay Ball, Seco product manager, solid milling, to learn more about optimized roughing and highlight the major factors that govern success or failure with this milling strategy.
Episode 15: Lights out machining tips from the CNC Chef
For shop managers considering "lights out machining," Bob Warfield of CNCCookbook.com offers a host of tips to help ensure your success.
Machinist Sculptor
Machinist Sculptor. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
Grinding Doc — Dressing Playlist
A collection of episodes from CTE's Grinding Doc video series that are devoted to the subject of dressing.
Rebuilding with VMCs: People & Companies
Shop destroyed by tornado restores milling operations with 6 new machines.
Metal alloy with heat control
Researchers discover a promising material for future devices that could turn heat on and off with the application of a magnetic "switch."
Producing parts with a silky smooth finish
A lot goes into generating an excellent finish.
