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Cutting Tool R&D Proves Productive

Paying attention to small differences in cutting tool technology makes an impact at this New England Swiss shop.

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Bar Feeds

Ethernet Communications System Reduces Material Waste

Communication between a bar feed and machine tool can save on remnant cost.

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How the Mighty Have Fallen

By most accounts, including its own, Toyota is having a bad year.

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Member Profile: W.H. Bagshaw Company

This year marks the 140th anniversary of the W.

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Our Year in the Gym

The worst memories of my adolescence were of nearly failing gym class.

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Turning Machines

Understanding CNC Collet Chucks

Workholding for turning is usually fairly basic: The selection comes down to chucks or collets. This article looks at when to consider the collet chuck and what kind might be best for a given application.

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