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Digging into data mining: Drilling Performance

Shops can strike process improvement gold with tools that gather and analyze machining information. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/digging-data-mining/…

Contributor · August 15, 2020

Tooling for a COVID-19 world

With demand growing for physical barriers, manufacturers are rising to meet it. Here are speeds and feeds for the machining of polycarbonate sneeze guard bases. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…

Contributor · August 15, 2020

Salary Survey: COVID-19 report: Industry Trends & Analysis

A cloudy economic future contains a silver lining for manufacturers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/salary-survey-covid-19-report/ Legacy path: /articles/salary-survey-covid-19-report

Contributor · August 15, 2020

Using tool center point control

Making the leap to five-axis machining can be intimidating. If you're ready to dive in, make sure to take full advantage of tool center point control and tilted work plane commands. Imported…

Contributor · August 15, 2020

Salary Survey: Outlook for manufacturers

Salaries and benefits stagnated before the pandemic, which made matters worse. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/salary-survey-outlook-manufacturers/ Legacy path: /articles/salary-survey-outlook-manufacturers

Contributor · August 15, 2020

Salary Survey: A tale of two respondents

CTE used a paid data collection option from SurveyMonkey to gather additional results for the 2020 Benefits and Salary Survey. Get a better understanding of how subscriber results compare with results from…

Contributor · August 15, 2020

2020 Salary Survey: Industry Trends & Analysis

Cutting Tool Engineering's 2020 Benefits and Salary Survey shows that the incomes of many metalworking professionals are stagnant or down slightly.n Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…

Contributor · August 15, 2020

History of Hertz, Newton and Pascal

In the fourth installment of Metric Matters, Dr. Edumnd Isakov delves into SI-derived units of measurement. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE…

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Detect spindle anomalies: Digitalization & Industry 4.0

The Artis GEMDS system helps shops reduce scrap and improve productivity. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/detect-spindle-anomalies/ Legacy path: /articles/detect-spindle-anomalies

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Tool coatings covered

Many toolmakers have reasons to bring coating capabilities in-house. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tool-coatings-covered/ Legacy path: /articles/tool-coatings-covered

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Finding the source of chatter

The Grinding Doc offers a simple test to determine the cause of chatter. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/finding-source-chatter/ Legacy…

Contributor · July 15, 2020

The allure of aluminum

Effectively milling aluminum requires balancing all elements of a cutting tool. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/allure-aluminum/ Legacy path: /articles/allure-aluminum

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Ballscrew breakthrough

With technology under development at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, machining firms soon may be able to improve the process of spotting ballscrews in danger of failing. Imported from the CTE…

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Buying an established shop: People & Companies

The machines might be dated, but existing customers and experienced employees beat starting from scratch. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE source:…

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Perks of fiber lasers

Pulsed fiber lasers offer numerous advantages compared with traditional fabrication methods. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/perks-fiber-lasers/ Legacy path: /articles/perks-fiber-lasers

Contributor · July 15, 2020

CTE subscribers still at work

More than 97% of companies surveyed among Cutting Tool Engineering's subscribers reported that they remain open for business. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Moving machines via hovercraft

AeroGo Inc.'s air caster system keeps expensive epoxy-coated floors looking good. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/moving-machines-hovercraft/ Legacy path: /articles/moving-machines-hovercraft

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Learn the ins and outs of centerless grinding

Any machinist probably has heard of centerless grinding, but it is an obscure process often only familiar in name. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…

Contributor · July 15, 2020

Automation keeps 'manhandling' to a minimum

Gantry robot helps boost productivity and work safety when machining railway wheels. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/automation-keeps-manhandling-minimum/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · June 15, 2020

Fixture flexibility at the shop

Dunlap Tool and Die's Uni-Vee eases setup, speeds work and gives old machines a second chance. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-06-15 CTE…

Contributor · June 15, 2020

Desire for data: Design & Engineering

Connectivity will continue to advance industrial technology. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/desire-data/ Legacy path: /articles/desire-data

Contributor · June 15, 2020

Broaching expertise key to shop's success

Ty Miles Inc. specializes in high-speed broaching systems. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/broaching-expertise-key-shops-success/ Legacy path: /articles/broaching-expertise-key-shops-success

Contributor · June 15, 2020

When full-diameter steel slotting is the only option

ProvenCut recipe 551 shows how to achieve a high material removal rate while maintaining a reliable cut. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-06-15…

Contributor · June 15, 2020

Software evolves with industry: Research & Innovation

Lab testing and outside-the-box thinking are uncovering novel approaches to difficult machining challenges. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/software-evolves-industry/ Legacy…

Contributor · June 15, 2020

Toolholders a critical connector

Match toolholders with the correct application to maximize performance. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2020-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/toolholders-critical-connector/ Legacy path: /articles/toolholders-critical-connector

Contributor · June 15, 2020

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