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Conclusions -

• Successful Applications involve a total PROCESS
  • Material Properties
  • Raw Material Processing (e.g. Casting)
  • Secondary Processing (e.g. Machining)
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• New Technology Enables New Applications
  • Alloys with Improved Machinability
  • New Cutting Tools and Tool Coatings
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• Improving Technology - RESEARCH and TESTING
  • Quantify Material Properties vs. Cost to Machine
  • Develop Cutting Tools - Longer Life / Lower Cost
  • Investigate Tool Geometry vs. Tool Life
  • Complete New Cost of Machining Studies