Basics
An Introduction to Superfinishing
Learn what superfinishing is, what applications it should be used for and why you should take care when specifying surface finish parameters.
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"Soft" Automation is Long Overdue
Digitalizing and systemizing the clerical work of quoting and quality control is more achievable and more urgent than ever.
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Choosing Workholding to Meet Machining Challenges
When it comes to workholding, shops can choose from options that can provide flexibility, help increase throughput and enable five-axis machining.
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When to Use 2D or 3D Surface Measurement
Instead of committing exclusively to 2D or 3D surface measurement, shops should consider their use cases.
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Why Binderless CBN Inserts Turn Titanium Faster
A new formulation of cubic boron nitride could provide a more solid alternative to cemented carbide as finish-machining becomes more demanding.
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5 Common Mistakes When Using CNC Machines
Spend enough time on the shop floor and you will see some of the same mistakes time and again.
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Why Was This Block 3D Printed? To Help With Machining
This manufacturer making medical implants through additive manufacturing simplifies the machining by 3D printing the workholding fixture along with the parts.
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Cutting Tool Technology Aids Lights-Out Machining Applications
These features can help improve cutting tool stability, standardize cutting performance and extend tool life, enabling shops to confidently run unattended shifts.
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4 Questions To Ask When Moving to Live Tooling
Live tooling is often seen as a niche solution, but there are a number of different processes that are improved by introducing live tooling.
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The Value of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
Design is the “value multiplier” when it comes to additive manufacturing.
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