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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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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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Raw
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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
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Threading
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Glossary
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Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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JR Machine adds two to leadership team
JR Machine, a contract manufacturer of complex machined parts, added two veteran executives to its leadership team to support its growth.
DXGQ/U0703 Inserts
The DXGQ/U0703 inserts feature 55° nose angle with brazed CBN tips that are designed for hard part turning applications. The inserts incorporate HP chipbreaker and use WavyJoint brazing technology for the CBN tips which are designed to provide enhanced insert reliability during hard part turning. Also, the inserts feature four total cutting edges for excellent cost-per-part efficiency.
Innovance Inc. acquires Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions
Innovance, a 100% employee-owned holding company focused on manufacturing and industrial technology, has acquired Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions.
MachiningDoctor.com calculates success
Professional machinists searching for technical assistance on the internet would do well to check out Machiningdoctor.com, a website launched in November 2020 by a mechanical engineer with more than 30 years in the industry. Erez Speiser, who spent much of his machining career working at Iscar headquarters in northern Israel, said he developed the Machiningdoctor.com website out of boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gold Series Timer (GST)
Jonesboro, Ark. March 4, 2024] – Today, Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) proudly unveils its latest dust collection controller, the Gold Series Timer (GST). This is a user-friendly and easily applied solution for pulse-jet cleaning control of industrial dust collection systems including baghouse designs.
Platinum Tooling named Tecnicrafts’ North American distributor
Effective immediately, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., will be selling products from Tecnicrafts Industries, a manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss Type CNC Lathes.
ModuleWorks Partners With DN Solutions on machine tool software
ModuleWorks, a software provider for the CAD/CAM industry, has partnered with DN Solutions, a CNC machine tool builder, involving equity investment and business cooperation.
Supfina Superfinishing of Bearings and Bearing Rollers
Supfina demonstrates superfinishing of bearings and bearing rollers.
Ask CTE Contributors: High-Pressure Coolant for Deep-Hole Drilling
Register to watch the recorded webinar on-demand. Join Cutting Tool Engineering for a one-hour webinar based on this month's cover story, "A Fluid Choice." The article examines the options for high-pressure coolant when deep-hole drilling.
U.S. cutting tool orders up 6.9% in 2023
December 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $187.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute(USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Make the most of a tool’s entire life
Successful shops always look for ways to differentiate and innovate for competitive advantage. Cashing in on the entirety of a tool's life with an advanced tool management system is perhaps the most effective way to do that right now.
Okuma America names new VP of engineering
Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, has appointed Wade Anderson to the position of Vice President of Engineering & Factory Automation Division for the Americas.
