Tool Geometries for a Shrinking World

Author Alan Richter

Published

January 01, 2006 - 11:00am

Cutting tool geometry considerations when micromachining.

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Alan Richter

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Alan Richter, a 40-year veteran journalist, has spent the last 25 years covering the metalworking industry for Cutting Tool Engineering and currently serves as its editor-at-large. Contact him at [email protected].

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