Study on Material Removal Process and Temperature During Precision Milling OF Magnesium Alloys Using Carbide End Mill
By: Jarosław Korpysa, Witold Habrat and Krzysztof Krupa
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Feb 3, 2026
Accepted on: Mar 12, 2026
Published on: Jul 16, 2026
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