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Applying Minimum-Quantity Lubrication: 3 Articles and a Video

These three articles and a video explain why shops should consider minimum quantity lubrication.

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Machine Tool Specification Information Made Available To MMS Online Visitors

A powerful new capability will allow MMS Online visitors to compare machine tools by brand and capability to speed and simplify the search for the right machine.

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How Stylus Choice Affects CMM Accuracy

Measurement uncertainty and inconsistency can result when an improper CMM stylus is chosen. A metrology products manufacturer details four aspects of stylus choice that can impact overall CMM accuracy.

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Diagnostic Software Stimulates Accurate, Timely Decisions

This component-based troubleshooting and diagnostic system is said to consolidate large amounts of manufacturing information in a format that enables technicians to quickly find exactly what they need.

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CYCLO COOL Cutting Fluids

(Sponsored Content) CYCLO COOL cutting fluids consist of a large range of premium metalworking fluids designed for the various dynamic metal manufacturing industries. More specifically, general job shop manufacturing facilities are extremely impressed with the ‘work horse’ nature of CYCLO COOL 1800 and CYCLO COOL 2000.

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Automating Machine Monitoring And Data Collection

This automated machine data collection software automatically collects a wealth of information specific to machining processes and presents it in an intuitive format so users can quickly analyze the data and implement changes.

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CYCLO CUT HSK63A End Mills

(Sponsored Content) CYCLO CUT cutting tools offer integral shank HSK63A end mills for use in high speed machining of large aluminum structural components. Integral design allows indexable cutting while running at high RPM’s, and much higher cutting capabilities. Cutters are available up to 2.00” in diameter with reaches of 2.00” to 4.00”.

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What’s Ahead For The North American Auto Industry

Here are highlights from a presentation by an auto-industry observer at Makino’s recent technology expo.

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Does Small-Hole Drilling Demand a Fast Spindle?

A reader with a 10,000-rpm drill press can drill a 0.019-inch hole in stainless, as long as all the contributors to runout are controlled.

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Probing for Part Inspection and Crash Avoidance

A reader uses “Ask an Expert” to explore various potential uses of the machining center’s probe.

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CNC Machining As A Prototyping Technology

Designcraft has many more machining centers than additive devices. Here is why.

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Rethink Retraining

Federal retraining funds would be better spent on employers.

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