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Diamond coatings, applied by the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, have unmatched advantages when applied to tungsten carbide cutting tools. Its ultra-high hardness and elastic modulus result in exceptional dimensional stability and resistance to abrasive wear. Read Full Story
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Like other savvy moldmakers, this shop has moved toward zero-stock machining, which requires the correct tooling, machine tool and software to produce cores and cavities without leaving extra stock. The technique eliminates manual labor operations such as hand finishing, polishing and fitting, and reduces cycle time while improving accuracy and surface finish. Read Full Story
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These new miniature solid carbide thread mills are designed for easy machining of difficult materials such as stainless steels, titanium, K-monel, hastelloy, and inconel. The new tools are suitable for a variety of applications, including those in the medical, aerospace, defense, and computer industries. According to the manufacturer, the new thread mills eliminate the possibility and consequences of tap breakage. Read Full Story
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If you need boring tools with close Z-length tolerance, check out these new, 0.125-in. diameter, solid carbide qualified-length boring tools. These tools feature a repeatable Z-length of ±0.001 in. from a nominal set length. The qualified length tool's close tolerance length minimizes machine downtime when changing a tool during a production run. The tools have a closely held locating angle to insure Z- length repeatability. Read Full Story
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Here is a new toolholding fixture that mounts to the side of a tool cart or bench and secures toolholders for changing cutting tools, collets, and pull studs. Toolholders are placed in the fixture and the locking screw knob is tightened to engage the drive slot or wrench flats – depending on the toolholder – to secure the toolholder.The fixture works with CAT, BT, ISO, and HSK toolholders. Read Full Story
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Join GE Fanuc and AM on May 21, 2008 for this Webinar
What you need to know when retrofitting, rebuilding or remanufacturing machine tools. In this webcast presentation, GE Fanuc product manager Mark Brownhill and American Machinist editor Bruce Vernyi will discuss many opportunities for retrofitters and end users to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and cost savings that are possible with this valuable approach. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn how a retrofit solution might be right for your shop.
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The only event that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. Join owners and top managers to explore strategies and improve your business. Register now and save at: www.machineshopworkshop.com
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Practical Machinist Metalworking Forum
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Join in! Visit Practical Machinist, the leading online discussion forum for the metalworking community.
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"When in doubt about how to measure something, find out what your customer is using." Read Full Story
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"One thing that jumped out at me from paging through it last night is that in 1931, lineshaft drives were still dominant." Read Full Story
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Now you can get the latest edition of American Machinist delivered directly to your PC. Digital editions allow you to page through articles, click through hotlinks for direct advertiser websites, send emails to authors and other contacts, zoom, print or send to a friend. www.americanmachinist.com
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