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Measurement

How to Improve Comparator Stand Performance for Gaging

Adding digital display systems and high-precision probes to comparator stands brings new functionality and pitfalls. The right setup can minimize errors.

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Workholding

Workholding 101

No universal workholding solution exists, so machine shop employees should have a basic understanding of multiple ways they can secure workpieces.

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Basics

What is Laser Cleaning? How Does it Work? EMAG Experts Explain

Lasers provide the flexibility to clean some areas of a CNC-machined workpiece while leaving others untouched.

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How to Choose the Right Dial Indicator

Digital alternatives are replacing dial indicators – but dial indicators can still be useful. Here’s how to select the right one for a given application.

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4 Ways “Tag and Track” Technology Keeps Data Chains Intact

Scannable images and tags inextricably link relevant information with workpieces, cutting tools and other physical assets.

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How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines

SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.

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How to Correctly Measure Surface Finish

When providing surface finish specs, engineers sometimes leave out the actual testing parameters. Here’s how to be sure measurements are as accurate as possible.

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Basics

The Right Gage for Measuring Small Bores

Small bore holes present a unique set of challenges for precision measurement, but small mechanical bore gages can be used for tight tolerances in this application.

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Grinding

7 Key Factors in Choosing a Grinding Wheel

The grinding wheel market is wide, but seven application factors can help users narrow the market to the wheels they need.

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5 Smart Drilling Lessons Apply Beyond the Application

A specific machine learning use case illuminates general principles for applying artificial intelligence at any CNC machining business.

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