Shop Leaders Share Thoughts on Evaulating Cutting Tools
The “Top Shops” discussion group on LinkedIn includes owners, managers, engineers and senior personnel in CNC machining facilities. Here’s what they had to say about cutting tool evaluation.
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Craig Heaton, lead NC programmer, Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes
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