Bore On: General Industry Coverage
From the spindle to the cutting edge, advice on adjustable heads, boring bars and inserts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-06-01 CTE source:…
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The Enduring Role of Collets in Modern Workholding
A look at the collet--the 'other' workholding device. Even though collets' roots are firmly planted in the past, they remain an integral part of today's tooling designs. Imported from the CTE archive…
No-Fly Zone: General Industry Coverage
An effective chuck maintenance program clears the air of flying parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-05-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/no-fly-zone/ Legacy path: /articles/no-fly-zone
A Tale of Two Metals
Endmilling stainless steel and aluminum reveals that these two materials are surprisingly similiar. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-05-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tale-two-metals/ Legacy…
Low-Silicon Lowdown: General Industry Coverage
Simplifying tapping operations on low-silicon aluminum. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-05-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/low-silicon-lowdown/ Legacy path: /articles/low-silicon-lowdown
Power Equations: Turning Performance
Turning-test results yield equations designed to maximize productivity. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-05-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/power-equations/ Legacy path: /articles/power-equations
Precise Turns: General Industry Coverage
A look at Swiss-style cutting tools and how they are applied. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-04-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/precise-turns/ Legacy path: /articles/precise-turns
Rocket Science 101: Workholding: General Industry Coverage
Proper fixturing is critical when machining aerospace components. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-04-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/rocket-science-101-workholding/ Legacy path: /articles/rocket-science-101-workholding
Abrasive Lessons, Part 2: General Industry Coverage
Grinding fundamentals: understanding wheel preparation and grinding fluids. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-04-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/abrasive-lessons-part-2/ Legacy path: /articles/abrasive-lessons-part-2
By the Numbers: General Industry Coverage
Debunking seven common CNC-programming myths. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-04-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/numbers/ Legacy path: /articles/numbers
Rush Job
Former job shop finds success manufacturing custom gears with "impossible" lead times. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-04-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/rush-job/ Legacy path:…
Molding a Niche
Moldmakers represent a challenging niche market for the cutting tool industry. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-03-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/molding-niche/ Legacy path: /articles/molding-niche
Abrasive Lessons: General Industry Coverage
Understanding the fundamentals and possibilities of grinding, part 1. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-03-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/abrasive-lessons/ Legacy path: /articles/abrasive-lessons
Quality's Hidden Costs: General Industry Coverage
An examination of deburring and the cost of poor quality. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-03-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/qualitys-hidden-costs/ Legacy path: /articles/qualitys-hidden-costs
Parting Know-How, Part 2: General Industry Coverage
Understanding parting-off operations Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-03-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/parting-know-how-part-2/ Legacy path: /articles/parting-know-how-part-2
Under Development: General Industry Coverage
Examined are four recent developments in cutting tool coatings: "smooth" diamond coatings, which incorporates that are nanometer-sized; a process that deposits diamond on carbide substrates via a laser; highly lubricious coatings for…
Farewell to BUE: General Industry Coverage
A new drill point geometry developed by a tool and cutter grinder. The through-coolant drill is ground in such a way that a hollowed out chamber on the face of the tip…
Enhanced Performance: General Industry Coverage
The use of compacted graphite iron is continuing to grow, particularly for automobile castings. The benefits of CG iron vs. gray cast iron are its ability to handle heat better and better…
Tool, Mold & Die City
Meadville, Pa., and the area surrounding the city are home to approximately 150 precision tooling and machine shops. The article explains why this city of 14,000 is such a hotbed of precision…
The Sweet and Sour of Parting-Off Operations
Understanding parting-off operations. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-02-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/parting-off-operations-benefits-challenges/ Legacy path: /articles/parting-off-operations-benefits-challenges
CNC Lathe Options: What to Know Before Upgrading from Manual
A look at the various types of CNC lathes available to shops contemplating stepping up from a manual machine. The pros and cons of the following lathes are discussed: combination, cutoff, slant-bed,…
Plugging In: Turning Performance
A new turning tool emits an electric signal when its insert reaches a predetermined wear point or breaks. Called Sensor Tool, sections of the coated insert are ablated by a laser, thereby…
Going Deep: General Industry Coverage
Tips for deep-hole tapping in titanium and other aerospace-grade materials. Advice is provided by NIST and the International Titanium Association. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Heated Exchange: General Industry Coverage
An expert on heat treating write about the advantages and disadvantages of available approaches and systems: stainless steel foil, atmospherically controlled furnaces, pressure-quench vacuum furnaces and two-zone vacuum furnaces. There's also a…
Hardness at Work: General Industry Coverage
The author gives an overview of the most common hardness testing methods: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers and Knoop. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2001-01-01…