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Compelling Grinding Productivity

There are six notable developments in grinding technology and practices that are credited with achieving significant productivity gains. Used in combination, their potential for productivity gains...

For Machine Maintenance, Lower Your Costs. (And Save Energy.)

Converting to a high-precision polymer casting for vibration-dampening bases can save costs and time

Bradleys Electric Motors Tools Up Machining Capability

With help from Seco Tools, motor repair specialist finds the right equipment and skills

ROI in Just 60 Days

Smith & Wesson cuts its contract service costs by adopting a new, onsite conditioning method for recycling machine oil

High-Precision, Repeatable Finishing for Implants

Haas and Rösler say it is possible to create high-quality finished products all the way from raw castings or forgings.

CAM Software Helps Cut Machining Time 50%

Johnson Brass & Machine Foundry saves $41,000 on a single job

What Does It Take to Produce Gears for Wind Turbine Manufacturers?

In this Q & A, Excel Gear Inc. president N.K. Chinnusamy offers some insights and considerations about gearmaking for customers in the wind turbine industry.

New, Flexible Hydraulic Position/Retention Pin

Design uses a metal-to-metal seal to eliminate contamination from entering the mechanism

ATI Tool Changers Help Bring Fuel Efficiency Message

EOAT displays strength, flexibility, and reliability for Ford’s EcoBoost presentation

Indexable Multi Tool for Turret Presses

Fully indexable multi tool increases turret press output, for greater machine flexibility and productivity.

New Release ERP Promises Business Recovery and Growth Capabilities

Epicor’s “next generation” suite focuses on cost reduction, process improvement and customer responsiveness

32-bit, 64-bit GibbsCAM 2010 for Autodesk Inventor 2011

Enhancements to CNC programming software now available

New Mill Goes Deep with 3-meter Z Axis

MAG’s 5-axis Universal Machining Center brings lean processing to large aluminum and composite parts

Mori Seiki Launches New High-Speed HMC

High-precision NH10000DC, for precision machining of large parts and difficult-to-cut materials

Dual Bridge Option Increases Water-Jet Productivity

New Omax configuration for large-table JetMachining centers

Hardinge Introduces Two Turning Centers

Designs for T‐42 Super‐Precision and High‐Performance machines finalized with market input

Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 7: Shaping & Planing

Both the shaper and the planer are single-point tools that cut only in straight lines: The shaper handles relatively small work. The planer handles work weighing up to several tons.