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Holemaking

Video: Flat-Bottom Drill Versus Conventional

See how a flat-bottom drill tends to shear material as it exists the back side of a workpiece, leaving behind a minimal burr.

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Turning Machines

Video: Chatter Control in Spindle Speed Variation

Instead of running at a consistent speed, a CNC parameter enables the lathe’s spindle speed to automatically cycle up and down through a range. The process, therefore, spends only an instant at any problematic speed.

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How a CAD/CAM Consultant can Help

This article from CNC Software (developer of Mastercam software) gives a good picture of why and when some shops turn to an independent software specialist for CAD/CAM services such as CNC programming of difficult or complex parts.

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Measurement

On-Machine Probing of My Kind of Workpieces

Leave it to the Germans to develop probing routines to turn a machining center into a beer bottle opener. Gotta love it.

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Global Service App from Gleason

A new multifunctional service app connects customers from around the world with company experts who can provide the assistance they need to keep their machine tools in top running condition.

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Basics

3 Things to Consider About Custom Gage Building

Custom-built gaging solutions take into account when, why and how measurement must be done to come up with the right system for the job.

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Grinding

Grinding Equipment for Production, Flexibility, Automation

This month’s curation of products focuses on grinding machines and related equipment.

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Five-Axis

Five-Axis Demands a Talented Supporting Cast

This mold manufacturer’s choice of workholding, programming and cutting tool technology helped maximize the time available to navigate the challenges of getting used to its first-ever five-axis machining center.

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Toolholders

Collet System Avoids Cutter Pull-Out in High-Feed Applications

Pioneer has developed a cost-effective collet system for high-feed applications in which cutters pull out from their holders.

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Basics

A Consultant's Tips for Growing Your Machine Shop

An outside salesperson is only one element of a coherent business development strategy, says David Bassler of Bassler Sales and Management Consulting. The entire team should embrace the following tips.

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Economics

GBI: Metalworking for January 2016 – 44.4

Industry continues its slow upward trend.

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Infographic: Careers in Welding

An illustration summarizes the work, compensation and opportunities in this field. Those opportunities sometimes involve travel and increasingly involve automation.

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