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    Choosing a vertical machine center

    We currently have 21 machining centers and they are all Matsuuras. I suggest buying a used 800 with Yasnac I 80 control. Stick with ones made from 1996 and above. You probably can get a great deal on one now. They are great machines. You can go to this site to get and idea of what Matsuura...
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    Searching for High RPM Vertical Machining Centers

    Try Methods Machine tools
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    Practical determination of machinability

    A good reference to start with is Metcut Research Associates Inc. Machining Data Hand Book. We use this for a good start when machining tough steels like titanium and 17-4 . Usually these speeds are on the low side but again they are just a start.
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    ALUMINUM SOFT JAWS

    In my search for inexpensive soft jaws such as snap jaws, I found a set for thirty bucks and I can use both sides. I found them at www.rossmachine.com. If any knows of any that are cheaper please respond with info.
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