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Turning catching up in the use of chip thinning

Milling operations that benefit from chip thinning have become common, now it's turning's time. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/turning-catching-use-chip-thinning/…

Contributor · February 15, 2019

Automating a CNC lathe has become a lot easier

With easier programming and simpler tooling, Lathes are, for the most, part robot-ready Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/automating-cnc-lathe-has-become-lot-easier/ Legacy…

Contributor · February 15, 2019

Basic endmill is anything but

Machinists find Haimer tool lasts longer, produces more. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/basic-endmill-anything/ Legacy path: /articles/basic-endmill-anything

Contributor · February 15, 2019

Carbide control from chaos: Research & Innovation

Look Ahead: Researchers discover a new class of carbides that may be among the hardest materials with the highest melting points.n Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…

Contributor · February 15, 2019

Rotary Dressing: Stop Whining: Design & Engineering

The Grinding Doc takes on anti-directional dressing. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/rotary-dressing-stop-whining/ Legacy path: /articles/rotary-dressing-stop-whining

Contributor · February 15, 2019

Avoid crashes with simulation software

Get with the Program: Manufacturer turns to Vericut in hopes of avoiding "one big crash" Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-02-15 CTE source:…

Contributor · February 15, 2019

Interface enables machines to speak a common language

Machine Technology: Association strives to facilitate the transmission of machine- and production-related data both within companies and to the cloud. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…

Contributor · February 15, 2019

A quality assurance audit has benefits

Manager's Desk: Although stressful, auditing for quality, health and safety can make a company better Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-02-15 CTE source:…

Contributor · February 15, 2019

A closer look at boring combustion parts

Cutting tool manufacturers have been responding to the market and providing creative, effective solutions for boring holes. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Industry 4.0: Advantages of edge computing

The industrial internet of things would work better if computing tasks came down from the cloud. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

The ins and outs of machine tool spindle maintenance

A robust spindle maintenance plan helps avoid unexpected repair bills and days or even weeks of downtime. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Industrial parts cleaning faces challenges

Evolving market needs and technical demands transform parts cleaning. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/industrial-parts-cleaning-faces-challenges/ Legacy path: /articles/industrial-parts-cleaning-faces-challenges

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Industry 4.0: Making grinding machines smarter

Get an overview of a grinding process monitoring and diagnostics system. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/industry-40-making-grinding-machines-smarter/ Legacy path: /articles/industry-40-making-grinding-machines-smarter

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Toolholder cures runout woes

This tool clamping system that virtually eliminates runout. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/toolholder-cures-runout-woes/ Legacy path: /articles/toolholder-cures-runout-woes

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Tap passes the acid test

General-purpose tap achieves reliability while eliminating twisted swarf and short tool life woes.n Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tap-passes-acid-test/ Legacy…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Putting a damper on vibration

Look Ahead: The Self-Tuning Mass Damper from MAQ and its adaptable polymers help curb machine inefficiencies Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

What a drag it is getting old

Machinist's Corner: A torn rotator cuff, a torn bicep and arthritis won't keep Michael Deren off the shop floor for long. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

5 stages of automation collaboration

Shop Operations: Safety the key to humans and robots working together. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/5-stages-automation-collaboration/ Legacy path: /articles/5-stages-automation-collaboration

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Alexa and Siri, meet Athena for machining

Machine Technology: New voice-enabled digital assistant can make it easier to learn about, operate and maintain a machine tool. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Leverage relationships outside the shop

Manager's Desk: Networking can offer relief from the manufacturing grind and the blinders it can create. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-15 CTE…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

Our secret weapon: Industry Trends & Analysis

Lead Angle: The key to the future is to adapt as a media company and be available on all the media channels our audience uses. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…

Contributor · January 15, 2019

New breed of facemills offer versatility

Today's facemills can help shops handle difficult-to-machine materials for automotive and aerospace applications. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/new-breed-facemills-offer-versatility/ Legacy…

Contributor · December 15, 2018

Lasers the key to productive, high-quality parts marking

Lower costs and ease of use make laser marking systems a more viable option today, experts say. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-12-15…

Contributor · December 15, 2018

Manufacturing industry growth projected to slow in 2019

Economic experts say that growth will rise but less briskly than it did this year.n Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-12-15 CTE source:…

Contributor · December 15, 2018

QC just got easier: Inspection Efficiency

Look-Ahead: Robotic system finds and records defects in finished parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/qc-just-got-easier/ Legacy path: /articles/qc-just-got-easier

Contributor · December 15, 2018

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