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Anodizing is an economical approach to resolving surface finishing challenges.

Machine shop builds database of know-how, perfecting its hard milling techniques along the way.

Remanufacturing a machine tool can make it perform better than when it was initially built.

Microfinishing can make a high-quality gear even better by reducing surface roughness.

Sandvik's CoroCut QD helps shop increase parting rates without sacrificing tool life, part quality

Machine Technology: Companies partner to create an extremely fast-acting process monitoring system.

L.S. Starrett's precision tool education manager offers the latest trends and developments in surface roughness measurement.

Paired with machine tools in a manufacturing cell, a coordinate measuring machine can collect, process and transmit data.

Using handmade tools and automated machines, Baltimore-based artist Chris Bathgate crafts precise elements that assemble into complex sculptures.

Rhode Island shop applies latest technology to increase productivity.

Manager's Desk: Although stressful, auditing for quality, health and safety can make a company better

The Grinding Doc takes on anti-directional dressing.

Get with the Program: Manufacturer turns to Vericut in hopes of avoiding "one big crash"

Machine Technology: Association strives to facilitate the transmission of machine- and production-related data both within companies and to the cloud.

Machinists find Haimer tool lasts longer, produces more.

Camcraft added a flexible manufacturing system to enhance the spindle utilization of its horizontal machining centers.

Look Ahead: Researchers discover a new class of carbides that may be among the hardest materials with the highest melting points.

Minimum quantity lubricationimproves productivity and tool life.

Milling operations that benefit from chip thinning have become common, now it's turning's time.

With easier programming and simpler tooling, Lathes are, for the most, part robot-ready