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Turning is a metalcutting process used for the generation of cylindrical surfaces. Typically the workpiece is rotated on a spindle and the tool is fed into it radially, axially or both ways ...

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Lapping is a final abrasive finishing operation that produces extreme dimensional accuracy, corrects minor imperfections of shape, refines surface finish and produces close fit between mating surfaces ...

The advent of four axis SPDT enables the generation of non-axisymmetric surfaces. This tool has two extra motions in addition to the orthogonal two axes of motion (x and z axes) featured in a SPDT ...

Scientists create surfaces with differently shaped nanoscale textures that may yield improved materials for applications in transportation, energy, and diagnostics. Surfaces with differently shaped ...