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New Materials Allow More Endurance for Steel Turning Inserts
In this white paper, real machine shop challenges are referenced, as well as how these obstacles were dealt with. A new insert grade has proven its endurance and is now available to manufacturers.
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The Meaning of Ductility
In order to successfully deal with ductile materials, strategies such as chip control features on inserts, wiper style inserts, through tool coolant, interrupted cuts, chip breakers, and high pressure coolant can be considered.
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November Index Reflects Contraction Again
However, compared with 1 year ago, the index grew 0.4 percent.
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4,000 Pages of Info in Your Pocket
Eliminating the heavy manuals, this app from Siemens provides CNC instruction, content and troubleshooting at your fingertips.
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Mazak Unveils iSmart Factory Concept
Yamazaki Mazak headquarters in Aichi, Japan, has recently announced its new Mazak iSmart Factory concept. This dynamic next-generation concept represents Mazak’s all-encompassing manufacturing vision.
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A Late Thanksgiving Tribute
Thanksgiving provides us the chance to recognize and thank the engineers, machinists and entrepreneurs who have designed and built modern technologies that keep us safe, comfortable and make our modern lifestyle possible.
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Webinar Explains Vortex Machining in PartMaker
If you are interested in reducing your machining times by as much as 60 percent, maximizing the life of your cutting tools and maintaining optimum cutting conditions throughout your tool paths, participate in PartMaker’s webinar.
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Machining a Turkey Starts Upside Down
My take away from this shop visit, besides a good story, was a lesson in turkey preparation I have successfully used for many years now.
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Giving Thanks
Most of us working in manufacturing, particularly here in the U.S., have a lot to be thankful for this year. Here is a list of five things that quickly jump to mind for which I’m thankful in my professional life.
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Teaching Manufacturing at High Schools is Becoming Popular
“With this class, I have the motivation ... It’s a way out, I don’t want to be working at McDonald’s.”
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Learn More about Deburring as a Critical Post-Machining Operation
Visit PM's Deburring Zone for articles, product write-ups and suppliers related to deburring.
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'Make the Leap' at Okuma's Technology Showcase Event
A trip to Okuma headquarters in Charlotte, depending on where you live, might be a respite come December 9-10 when the company hosts its technology showcase.
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