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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
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Wire
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Hypertherm
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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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Makino
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Erp
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Okuma
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Acme
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Tapping
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Raw
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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.
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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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AI solution accelerates CAM programming
CAM Assist 2.0 from CloudNC takes a CAD model to machine-ready toolpaths. The company said that CAM Assist 2.0 retains the speed of the original CAM Assist, while adding the oversight, feedback and shared intelligence elements that machine shops need to use AI with confidence.
Preview: Medical Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technology Series West (formerly Westec) kicks off Oct. 7 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Schedule at a glance.
Cutting Lead Time In Half
A shop turned to WFL Millturn Technologies for a mill-turn machining center capable of reducing setup, lead and machining time when producing worm shafts.
What’s Possible With Tool Grinding Technology
Advancements in grinding tech have paved the way for custom tool making, while software innovations have expanded grinding functionality across industries.
Cutting Tool Evolution
With so many cutting tools misapplied or underutilized, consider using interchangeable, indexable and/or a combination of the two cutting tool systems.
Workholding Insights: 5-Axis Machining
Insights and important lessons conventional machines provide students training to join the workforce as a machinist.
A Welcome Cover Up: Drilling Performance
Determining the appropriate coating or combination of multilayered coatings for an application requires tool coating companies to consider many factors.
New Tax Law Aids Industry
Public Law No. 11921, formally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, reshapes the tax landscape for machining, metalworking and manufacturing companies.
Spiral Machining
There has been an increase in demand for scroll, or spiral, compressors as the accuracy of the methods used to make them have improved.
Preview: MT Series West 2025
The Manufacturing Technology Series West (formerly Westec) kicks off Oct. 7 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Schedule at a glance.
Reshoring & Tariffs: Supply Chain & Logistics
Tariffs may drive U.S. manufacturing reshoring ... or not. Either way, small- and mid-sized shops stand to benefit from whatever work reshoring may bring.
Twin-spindle horizontal machining center for large, lightweight parts
The BA W06-22 from SW North America is a twin-spindle horizontal machining center built for large, lightweight parts made from aluminum and non-ferrous materials. With a work envelope of 600 x 900 x 650 mm, the machine is well-suited for machining battery trays, aerospace structures, and agricultural components with demanding tolerances and surface finish requirements.
