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Titanium alloy machining process showing end-mill cutting with coolant spray and heat concentration control.
Titanium Alloys Machining: Performance, Challenges, and Best Practices

Titanium offers top strength-to-weight and corrosion resistance but machines poorly due to low thermal conductivity, chemical reactivity, and low modulus—driving heat, wear, and chatter. The stable recipe is low cutting speed (Ti-6Al-4V roughing ≈ 40–60 m/min) with higher feed to make thick chips, plus high-pressure through-coolant (70–100 bar), rigid workholding, and PVD-coated fine-grain carbide. Use low radial / high axial engagement and constant-engagement HEM toolpaths to achieve predictable tool life, tight tolerances, and clean finishes.

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CNC Bronze Finishing Process
CNC Bronze Machining: Materials, Process, and Troubleshooting

CNC bronze machining is a manufacturing process that uses computer-controlled machines to precisely shape copper-based alloys. This comprehensive guide delves into three core pillars of the field: materials, process, and troubleshooting. You'll discover the unique properties of different bronze grades, learn how to optimize your machining process for high-precision parts, and gain the solutions needed to overcome common technical challenges, ensuring your project is successful from material selection to final product delivery.

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Stainless Steel Machining Transformation
The Complete Guide to Stainless Steel Machining

Stainless steel is a material of both immense value and unique challenges. This article reveals the four major difficulties in its machining process and shares how industry experts use professional tools, processes, and expertise to transform stainless steel's unique advantages into perfect, high-precision components.

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