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Approved: Cryogenic Machining for the F-35 Fighter
The technology improves tool life in titanium by a factor of 10 when used at cutting speeds appropriate for this material.
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Machining for Mars
Controlling the Mars rover from Earth requires precision machining. Error is not acceptable.
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A Photo Studio for Your Small Parts
Wanting to take good photos of small parts for promotional purposes? Consider this device.
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Minding Fundamentals
When evaluating a machine tool or other piece of manufacturing equipment, don’t get distracted by bells and whistles.
Read MoreVIDEO: One Gallon Can Last Three Months
The video’s imagery of a single container replacing shelves of fluid barrels is a striking picture of the potential savings from minimum quantity lubrication (MQL).
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Jr. Parts Collector
Users of Swiss-type lathes might find this part-collecting device helpful for lights-out machining.
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Industry Marks Passing of Mr. Teruyuki Yamazaki
Teruyuki Yamazaki, son of Yamazaki Mazak Corp. founder, was considered an industry leader and visionary. Mr. Yamazaki passed away September 15 at the age of 82.
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New Edge Factor Episode: Gnarly Metal
The latest Edge Factor episode is now online. Watch it now.
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Otherworldly Precision
A contract shop produces critical parts for the Curiosity rover that will soon depart for Mars.
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A Model Machine for Titanium
Researchers develop a machine tool that controls vibration to mill titanium more productively. The machine relies on guideway systems delivering stiffness that is literally infinite.
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The Need to Know Is Basic
An MTConnect-enabled monitoring system gives this shop a clear and simple picture of machine tool usage.
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Machine Tool Sales Maintain Strength
The weak dollar is generally a positive sign for machine tool sales in the United States.
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