Basics
Craftsman's Cribsheet: 3 Key Factors to Understanding the Machinability of Carbon and Alloy Steel
The machinability of steel bars is determined by three primary factors: cold work, thermal treatment, and chemical composition.1.
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Thread Whirling Basics
The rapidly increasing demand for high-value threaded parts with exceptionally high length-to-diameter ratios has created a lot of interest in thread whirling technology among American shops and manufacturers.
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The Upside of Vertical Turning
Vertical turning centers that use the main spindle to load and unload themselves are finding increasing acceptance as multitasking capabilities make them efficient processing centers for producing chucked parts.
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Consistency with Indirect Extrusion
A return to basics, paired with extensive research, proved instrumental in the enhancements of this aluminum rod and bar manufacturer’s product line.
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Is There an Editor in Your Shop?
Precision machinists already know how to add value by subtraction.
Read MoreCenterless Grinding Achieves Precision Roundness
Knowing the basics of centerless grinding is an important step to making it a successful operation in your shop.
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Earn Referrals by Becoming Remarkable
Clients ask me all the time how to get more referrals.
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Cutting Tool Coating Production
This article looks at the coating methods available for carbide cutting tools.
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Dealing with a Materials Shortage
Materials suppliers discuss strategies for coping with the supply challenges of today's market.
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Three Reasons Why Mechanical Properties of Cold-Drawn Steel Can Vary
Why do the mechanical properties on different shipments of the same size and grade of steel vary so much?
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