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Entries from June 2008

The CNC Report Weekend Podcast - Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Quoting

June 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments

In this week’s episode, host Jay Pierson gives his Top Ten list of Do’s and Don’ts for quoting jobs. He’ll cover everything from choosing which jobs you should quote to double checking your spelling and math! A special focus will given to users of MFGQuote.com. Be sure and tune in Sunday nights […]

 
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Tags: Weekend Podcasts

Adapter Allows Use of Collets in a Jaw Chuck

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Hardinge® HCAC® Collet Adaptation Chucks will adapt any spindle to accept C-series collets, 3J collets, B42/ B65 collets, #22/ #11 B&S collets, style-S master collets and dead-length® collets. It is possible to increase your machining capabilities by substituting a collet chuck for a jaw chuck for part diameters up to 4 inch depending on the […]

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Tags: New Products

The CNC Report Weekend Podcast - Hot Topics Review

June 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

We’re back with the Season 2 Premiere of The CNC Report Weekend Podcast. In this week’s episode host Jay Pierson will review some of the hottest topics and articles posted on cncreport.com over the past few months. Future shows will air Sunday nights at 9pm central.

 
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Tags: Weekend Podcasts

Should You be using Shrink Fit Tool Holders?

June 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Ever since man first picked up a rock and used it as a hammer, our ability to hold tools hasn’t come too far. Even in the most technically and mechanically advanced era the world has ever seen, we still find ourselves holding tools by brute mechanical force. The machining industry is notoriously slow when […]

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