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Tooling
Don't Overlook EDM Tapping
In many difficult hole making applications, the best way (and often the only way) to form internal threads is with electrical discharge machining.
Read MoreThe New Model For Short-Order Manufacturing
Through the combination of innovative process development, cellular manufacturing and quick setup procedures, this shop found a way to mix efficiency and flexibility in small-lot machining.
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Indexers Are Enabling
In this shop's production machining environment, the workforce must be extremely flexible and workholding must be extremely rigid.
Read MoreVacuum Workholding Improves Process Flexibility
Nature hates a vacuum but this captive Minnesota model shop loves one. Their world is one of high mix, low volume jobs. Vacuum workholding helps them better serve internal customers.
Read MoreLatest Core Inserts Meet Near-Net-Shape Turning Needs
Cutting-tool makers now know more than ever about making general inserts for specific metalcutting applications. Here is some of what they've learned.
Read MoreSpindle System Has Dual Contact V-Taper
Most CNC machining centers use one of two spindle systems. The most common system is the solid V-taper. Gaining in popularity is the hollow shank or HSK-type spindle system.
Read MoreInserts Improve Milling Of Tough Steel Castings For Missouri Manufacturer
When a Laurel, Missouri manufacturer of industrial equipment identified problems in their two machining operations on high alloy steel casting, they solved them with an insert and a cutter switch.
Read MoreJust Like The Real Thing
Modular fixturing helps Toro's prototype welded assemblies--and their final manufacturing process--all at once.
Read MoreMachining Success From Insert Failure
Indexable inserts do not last forever, but some fail prematurely. By selecting the right insert, shops can extend tool life.
Read MoreThe "All Round" Milling Insert
Carbide milling inserts today are available in a staggering number of geometric shapes. No longer are the choices for the end user as simple as square, diamond or triangle. Now, insert manufacturers are using such terms as elliptical, frustum and helical to describe their various insert shapes.
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