3 Functions of A Cutting Fluid
Cutting fluids provide lubrication, provide cooling by removing heat, and provide antiweld properties.
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5 Reasons To Anneal Steel
Five reasons to anneal steel include:To alter the grain structure;
To develop formability;
To improve machinability;
To modify mechanical properties;
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5 Reasons for a Sustained Outlook for Orthopedics
Five reasons for a sustained outlook for Orthopedics:1) We’re getting older.
2) We’re becoming more demanding, both mentally and physically.
3) We’re not taking such good care of our bodies, even at a young age.
4) We’re continuing to believe, at 40 or 50, that we’re still 25.
5) We’re prone to falls, accidents and other foibles of daily living (and always will be). -
June Material Impacts Report Posted
Raw materials prices that we track are in a holding pattern short term, but up double and triple digits compared to same month last year.
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5 Benefits of Cold Work in Steels
Here are 5 benefits of cold working of steels.
Increased strength
Improved surface finish
Controlled dimensional tolerance
Improved straightness
Improved machinability.
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A Dozen Tips To Assure your Safety Compliance
12 tips to help your shop avoid the new sheriff in town’s thirst for fines and penalties…
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Communicate Your Needs To The Heat Treater
How to best communicate your needs to the heat treater.
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Communicate Your Needs To The Heat Treater
How to best communicate your needs to the heat treater.
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Trucking Data Shows Manufacturing Recovery Continuing
Trucking data shows recovery in manufacturing continues.
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Feed or Speed?
Feed or Speed? High speeds can result in increased heat and toolwear. Higher feeds result in less horsepower needed per cubic inch of metal removal and less tool wear.