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Discover common causes of equipment failure and strategies that employers can implement to keep workers safe.

In today’s interconnected and technologically advanced world, industries rely heavily on sensitive electronic components and precise machinery. While often overlooked, a hidden threat frequently lurks: static electricity.

ISCAR’s Jet High Pressure (JHP) coolant tooling—particularly its JETCUT product lines—drastically improves turning applications involving the use of coolant.

ISCAR offers a unique technical solution for high cutting speeds on problematic materials, combined with powerful chip control — a solution integrating JHP with CAMFIX shanks that provides modularity and high-performance grooving and turning.

Ansell tested its HyFlex™ gloves against its competition based on five factors to consider when choosing an ideal glove. The winner was clear.

In high-performance environments, discomfort can cost you time. A lack of precision can cost you safety. Meet HyFlex™ Precision Comfort Series from Ansell with AEROFIT technology to boost precision and productivity with a second-skin fit for exceptional comfort and tactile control.

The LOGIQ-F-GRIP features unique patented captive adapters for quad shaped patented 2 pocket adapters and offers a vibration-free parting system for large diameters.

Workers often struggle with wearing gloves that compromise comfort and dexterity, making it difficult to perform precision tasks efficiently and stay safe. That's why there's Ansell's AEROFIT technology. It is an innovative, highly flexible foam nitrile coating formulated to improve tactility and sensitivity and provide a more comfortable, breathable glove feel.

Metalworking fluids (MWFs), including coolants, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and cleaners, are used in machining and grinding operations to remove chips from the cutting zone, improve surface finishes, and promote or improve tool life. Choosing the right metalworking fluid can double tool life and improve the performance of metalworking machines.

ISCAR JETCUT tools offer the ultimate solution for utilizing high pressure coolant (HPC) in a multitude of turning operations.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is taking a closer look at certain workplace hazards. Here’s why—and what you can do about it.

Chips are an inevitable part of machining, but if not managed properly, they can cause tool damage, poor finishes, and serious safety risks. In this episode of How To from MSC Industrial Supply, host Jacob Sanchez visits Mitsubishi Materials USA’s Machining Technology and Education Center (MTEC) to learn how to safely manage your chips across turning, milling, and drilling operations.