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Latest 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.

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From No Quote To Sales, Laser Cuts New Path For Alabama Manufacturer

In the competitive business climate for job shops around the Huntsville, Alabama area, this shop has cut a new path to success in the last year. The General Manager credits his forward thinking staff and a CO2 laser for this development.

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Key CNC Concept #8—The Modes Of Machine Operation

This concept introduces the three basic modes of operation, presents examples of when they are used, explores more about the mode switch, and categorizes each position of the mode switch into one of the three basic modes.

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CNC Intro-The Key Concepts Of Computer Numerical Control

Today, computer numerical control (CNC) machines are found almost everywhere, from small job shops in rural communities to Fortune 500 companies in large urban areas.

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Key CNC Concept #7—Know The Machine From An Operator's Viewpoint

This perspective for a good programmer is a practical one, since the CNC operator must understand the machine's basic components, its directions of motion, and all buttons and switches available on the machine tool itself.

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Key CNC Concept #9—The Key Sequences Of Operation

This concept examines the sequences of operation of a CNC machine by way of reference material related to key operational procedures.

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Down To The Micron, Up To The Stars

A souped-up CMM helps this shop machine to tolerances measured in single-digit microns. And the machine tool they're using is out of this world.

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Switch From Mechanical To Laser Measuring Cuts Inspection Costs In Half

To anybody running a manufacturing operation, inspection productivity is certainly desirable. To the founder and CEO of an independent metrology service center, it is his lifeblood.

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Shop Control Getting Easier With Better Tools

Keeping metalworking shops under control has never been easy. Fortunately, shop management systems are getting better at functioning in this hectic environment.

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A Remarkably Flexible Sheet Metal Fabricating System

Interesting and innovative technology on display at EuroBlech '96 last November was to be seen in the Salvagnini booth.

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New Hand Grinder Disc Lets You See The Grind

  One of the most popular tools in any metalworking shop is the right-angle hand grinder. Its versatility covers the gamut from blending weld beads to mold and die repair.  

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Moldmaker Finds Expanded Role Beyond Just The "Making"

The moldmaker as a provider of end-product design support may seem like a violation of the natural order, but this company has established precisely that role for itself.

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