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Do you have a machining related question? Ask it here and maybe some of our visitors can help you with an answer. Read and Answer Questions Submitted by OthersClick below to see and answer questions from other visitors to this page... aluminum blocks with grey dots I would like to know what are the two matching aluminium blocks are that came with some machinist tools i bought on ebay...the two blocks are about 5 inches ... 5c COLLETS I have 5C spin indexer I need help getting 9 degs out of it thread cutting Draw & Explain Thread Cutting calculation? cnc lathe operating. steps to operate cnc lathe safly?
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how to layout a bolt circle?
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I have been thrown into a MAZE what is OD & ID I get the L= length!
How to remove a thin amount of wood from a surface that is small, delicate and somewhat curved?
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Die for thread cutting
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anatomy of a 3 axis mill
I have found detailed diagrams of a lathe but I can not find anatomy of a 3 axis mill?
Grizzly vs Bolton
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I need advise on carbide inserts
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Atlas 10" lathe quick change conversion question.
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What size punch press
I need to know what size punch press I would need to punch 2 inch diameter holes in
Hafco AL-320G Lathe Alternative Model Numbers
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is IMG code allowed?
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