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A Rolling Cutting Tool Boosts Turning Efficiency
Rollfeed turning adds a third axis to turning operations that moves simultaneously with the X and Z axes to “roll” the cutting tool with a special insert geometry across the surface of the part. The result is reduced machining times, minimized tooling costs and high surface qualities.
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Coolant Supplier Optimizes Customer’s Machining Process
When a precision manufacturer wanted to rebuild the production process for a medical part made on a rotary transfer machine, its metalworking fluids supplier provided more than a new cutting oil.
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Horn USA Commits to Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
By moving manufacturing operations closer to the people who use the product, Horn has proven its commitment to the simple philosophy of “think globally, act locally.”
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Employers Can be Their Own Stumbling Blocks in the Battle for Talent
Employers need to make their offer so enticing, the employee must say yes.
Read MoreWhat Robotics Means for the Cutting Tools Industry
Friend or foe? Helper or fiend? Here’s what robotics really mean for the cutting tools industry and which pitfalls to avoid.
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VIDEO: Vapor Degreasing Process Uses TCE Replacement to Eliminate Hazardous Waste
A solid relationship with a solvent manufacturer has aided Electro-Spec Inc. with the implementation of a trichloroethylene replacement material in its vacuum degreasing unit to clean a customer’s micromachined parts more efficiently.
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So Many Cutting Tool Options
Life is full of choices. The metalworking industry is no different, and cutting tools are a great example—lots of variations, lots of suppliers. Knowledge is power in the decision making process.
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Sign up for your free subscription to Production Machining magazine, bringing you the process and product information to help you do your job more effectively. Topics include Swiss-type machining, rotary transfer, multi-spindle, multitasking and single-spindle turning.
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Manufacturing Data Collection and Management Transforms Swiss Shop
A New Hampshire high-volume precision solutions manufacturer and an innovative software solutions provider have collaborated in upgrading the shop’s data collection and organization methods, maximizing output and competitiveness.
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Studer Expands Universal Cylindrical Grinder Series
Studer introduces new features to its external universal cylindrical grinding machines S33 and S31, which now provide additional distances between centers.
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Breaking Stereotypes in Product Development Practices
Contrary to common practice, manufacturers should consider manufacturing analysis first before moving into detailed product design. CAM first; CAD later.
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PMPA Member Horberg Industries Finds Success in its Longevity and Attention to Detail
When Horberg Industries needed to put together outreach statements on the subject of RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) compliance, the company turned to PMPA.
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