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Plus: Practical Machinist members share their outlook on the new year [View this email in a browser]( [Practical Machinist]( [url]( [url]( [url]( [url]( DRIVING MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY AT ITD ENGINEERING When you need to achieve maximum productivity, you need a tooling solution that is equally up to the task. Discover why ITD Engineering selected Kennametal's premier metal cutting solutions, including turning inserts and endmills, to help their team do more with their existing equipment. [WATCH VIDEO]( [kennametal_ITD_engineering]( SMASH YOUR PRODUCTIVITY GOALS WITH ISCAR'S NEW CARBIDE GRADES ISCAR has expanded its highly efficient HELI2000 milling products with CVD IC5600 and IC716 carbide grade. These new additions guarantee higher tool life, more productivity and better process reliability in even the most demanding cutting applications. [WATCH VIDEO]( [iscar_heli2000]( FROM THE EZINE Safety tips for machine shops There is nothing more critical than working safely, especially in an environment as hazardous as a machine shop. Read on for some top tips. [READ MORE]( 5 Books for tool & die makers Tool and die makers are a subset of machinists responsible for designing and building molds, dies and fixtures. Here are five books to get you started in this exciting trade. [READ MORE]( ZERO POINT VISE SYSTEM INTERFACES WITH INDUSTRY SYSTEMS A precision vise system that can effortlessly interface with your existing workholding! SMW Autoblok's PLUS 5 V5 system is designed to lock and unlock pins with a 180° rotation, works seamlessly with all industry-standard products, and is optimized for multi-vise integration used in automation systems. [LEARN MORE]( [swm_PLUS5]( FROM THE FORUM Solid high feed end mills, why are they so expensive? I've got a new job that's going to require some 3/16 dia high feed end mills. I was expecting... [READ POST AND REPLIES]( How does your 2024 look? I have a power upgrade planned to be completed by end of Q1 and might pull the... [READ POST AND REPLIES]( AUTOMATION BEYOND IMAGINATION As automation becomes increasingly important to manufacturers struggling to deal with the skilled labor shortage, utilizing automated processes to free up skilled staff to do more truly skilled work is the name of the game. Join Ian Sandusky from Lakewood Machine & Tool as he tours Okuma's Automation Center of Excellence. [WATCH VIDEO]( [okuma_making_the_cut]( LISTEN TO THAT GUT FEELING AND START YOUR OWN SHOP! Shawn Brown did what most machinists aspire to do: he ventured into starting his own shop. Despite its modest size, currently spanning only 896 square feet, Shawn's dedication and passion keep the operations running seamlessly. Join us for a tour and for tips on how to start your own manufacturing operation! [WATCH VIDEO]( [pm_sbsolo_tour]( POPULAR PICKS [nogaflex_holder]( 12" NogaFlex Holder and Base This holder and base with fine adjustment on the top features a unique central locking mechanism with spring-loaded bearing and can hold up to 70 lbs. Perfect for dialing in vises, checking the flatness of workpieces or taking accurate measurements. [VIEW PRODUCT]( [tool_design]( Tool Design This foundational book presents fundamental methods, techniques and practices for all areas of the design and manufacture of tools, gages, dies and fixtures, stressing the use of standard parts. [VIEW BOOK]( [Practical Machinist Logo]( 4853 N. Ravenswood | Chicago, IL 60640 | chatter@practicalmachinist.com Copyright © 2024 Practical Machinist, LLC [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( [ ]