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As robots continue their remarkable growth in metalworking and manufacturing facilities, employers need to know how to work safely with them. Read this Q&A from an industry expert.
MACHINING METALS
The MC5100 series of inserts from Mitsubishi Materials represents the next generation of high-performance turning grades for cast iron. The inserts are engineered to run faster, more consistently and more predictably in demanding high-volume industrial environments.
Kennametal introduces its HPR drill, a new solid carbide drill series for cast-iron made for high-speed, high-feed precision drilling.
The MC6100 series of inserts from Mitsubishi Materials is the second generation of turning grades for steel and steel alloys that can be tricky to machine because of variations in abrasiveness, heat resistance and adhesion. Here’s what you need to know.
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VERSATILE TOOLING
In this episode, host Jacob Sanchez heads to the MSC Machining Research Lab in partnership with the University of Tennessee's Manufacturing and Design Enterprise (TN-MADE) and joins Seco Tools experts to explore how versatile tooling can help manufacturers save money, simplify setups, and boost throughput.
In this episode of MSC's Tooling Up, Toni Neary is joined by Andy Greaves, Application Engineer at SGS Precision Tools, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of high-performance end mills and advanced machining strategies.
3M designed Scotch-Brite™ Precision Surface Conditioning Discs to handle machining jobs from cleaning to blending, deburring and finishing more quickly and efficiently. They’re effective on metals from Inconel to copper and aluminum.
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In milling applications, the phrase “more is better” often—but not always—applies. Here’s what you need to know.
Kennametal is responding to higher demand for precision machining solutions from the aerospace and medical device industries with an expanding lineup of cutting tools such as micro-drills and Swiss-type turning inserts. Here’s what you need to know.
In this episode of MSC Industrial Supply’s “How To”, host Jacob Sanchez heads to the 3M Customer Abrasive Methods (CAM) Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, to explore how 3M helps manufacturers improve efficiency, safety, and quality through innovative abrasives and customized process solutions.
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