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Long-staid turning technology is suddenly hot thanks to several recent advancements.

Kennametal’s 3D-printed stator bore tool weighs about half that of the conventionally manufactured version.

Stop wasting time grinding nothing but air with some measurements and calculation.

Company turns to TDM Systems to control and optimize its tooling data.

Electro-permanent magnetic workholders offer multiple advantages — even for nonmagnetic parts.

Learn how to use a milling vise to clamp a casting with a curved-surface datum.

A little spending now can keep machine shops up and earning.

Two organizations spearheading separate efforts to create a common language for machine tools causes confusion in the industry.

Creating a lean manufacturing environment starts with recognizing sources of waste.

The first in a series of articles about the metric system from Dr. Edmund Isakov.

Replaceable heads represent the next step in the evolution of reaming.

Shop reduces lead time, fine tunes scheduling with Mazak's Palletech automation system.

The Grinding Doc finds a need for speed in cylindrical plunge grinding.

Fusion Coolant Systems' Pure-Cut products a safer alternative to metalworking fluids.

Reaming is a cost-effective, reliable way to finish tight-tolerance holes.

The lead angle of an indexable facemill is a trait that greatly impacts the way a cutter performs and the appropriate applications for a tool.

Industry experts foresee a respectable 2020 for manufacturing.

Are hybrid machine tools the next big step in the evolution of manufacturing?

Learn the latest on hybrid machine tools, large-scale printed parts and material removal from CTE contributors.

GF Machining Solutions introduces horizontal wire EDM that quickly separates 3D-printed parts from build plates.