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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining Calculators
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Hypertherm
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Boring
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Cutting Forces
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Workholding
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Threading
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Glossary
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Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Counter rotation maximizes deep hole concentricity
Drill and workpiece rotation has a major influence on a hole's concentricity – a key measure of drilling accuracy
A fluid choice: Drilling Performance
How water-miscible fluid and neat oil stack up when deep-hole drilling with high-pressure coolant.
Tips for trouble-free tapping: Trade Shows & Events
Make a quick, quality thread without breaking the tap.
Kennametal partners with American Precision Museum
Kennametal Inc. has partnered with the American Precision Museum (APM) in Windsor, Vermont, which is home to one of the largest collections of historically significant machine tools in the country.
IMCO undertaking $39 million expansion
IMCO Carbide Tool is undergoing a $39 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion in Perrysburg, Ohio.
TClamp VT
In addition to operating on narrow grooving on typical CNC lathes, the new V-shaped TDMV inserts are suitable with a wide range of applications on Swiss automatic lathes, with a concentration on miniature product machining. The V-shaped TDMV insert line is a multi-purpose option and the optimal tool for innovation in the groove machining segment in order to meet various customers' needs.
WFL supports Tools for Life’s latest water projects
WFL Millturn supports the Tools for Life program that is dedicated to helping people in four key areas: water, energy, education, and climate protection.
Affordability Calculator
Customers using the costing table can change the model to suit their needs, so each of the SmartBench products can be costed precisely. The table also allows customers to include items such as how many hours they wish to use their CNC machine, and for how many days per week.
Rectangular and Square Bumpers
These bumpers are available in "off-the-shelf" sizes, as well as special cut to custom requirements. Bumpers are most often used in material handling, assembly and manufacturing operations to guide, stop and support parts as they are moved and transferred. Fairlane Products maintains a large inventory of products and they are an economical alternative in many applications to eliminate the need for custom engineered molded components.
ALTERA C HA
When implementing design improvements to the ALTERA C HA, particular attention was paid to upgrading the moving bridge. The spread of the air bearings supporting the main drive leg has been widened to increase the stiffness of the bridge assembly by 17 percent overall, which is particularly beneficial during high-speed movements. Advantages to the user are considerable, as measuring uncertainty when chasing tolerances down to microns is significantly better.
Ontario helps students kick-start careers in the trades
The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province's foundational skilled trades programs to help young people explore life-long careers in a growing industry.
