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Pulling Chips: Turning Performance

This month Cutting Tool Engineering covers a chip-pulling system developed for more efficient turning. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/pulling-chips/…

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Preplanned Maintenance

This month Cutting Tool Engineering covers preventive maintenance system for a rotary table. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/preplanned-maintenance/ Legacy…

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Plan for the future: People & Companies

World-class manufacturers expand their production space for anticipated demand rather than attempting to catch up with current needs. This effort to always be ahead of the times was on display at Horn…

Contributor · August 15, 2015

CAM software considerations: Drilling Performance

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas (MHPSA) is setting up a new facility in Texas to support the service operation of our business. The new shop is fully operational, but decisions are still…

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Crib Sheet: General Industry Coverage

Tool management systems prevent mistakes and boost the bottom line. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/crib-sheet/ Legacy path: /articles/crib-sheet

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Triple Threaders: General Industry Coverage

A comparison of three threadmaking options. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/triple-threaders/ Legacy path: /articles/triple-threaders

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Light it up: General Industry Coverage

Solid-state LED lighting in machine tools allows for increased visibility, reduced downtime and lower power consumption. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-08-15 CTE…

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Booster Beam: Turning Performance

Laser-assisted machining helps manufacturers cut hard materials. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/booster-beam/ Legacy path: /articles/booster-beam

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Multirib grinding wheels

A machinist who is cylindrical-grinding threads into hardened steel using multiple-rib, vitrified-bond, aluminum-oxide wheels is experiencing breakdown of the thread root, and turned to the Grinding Doc for help. Imported from the…

Contributor · August 15, 2015

Growth of customized workholding: General Industry Coverage

Metalworking is becoming increasingly specialized, with manufacturers of lathes and grinders offering a variety of capacities, bed lengths and other options. This promises the user the ability to create custom machining solutions…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Don't wait until it's broke

After spending many years in manufacturing facilities, I have discovered that the number of ways to perform a task is as varied as the people working there. Facility and machine tool maintenance…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Strengthening shafts, tubes: General Industry Coverage

Shafts and tubes are straightened using the same flame straightening techniques used for plates. An easy way to straighten a shaft is in V-blocks or, better yet, mounted between centers in a…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

When the boring gets rough

Reduce the time to rough bore bearing pockets. Twin roughing heads. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/when-boring-gets-rough/ Legacy path: /articles/when-boring-gets-rough

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Bridge to higher productivity: General Industry Coverage

Reduce workload on Swiss-style and mill/turn machines. A machine tool that bridges the gap between Swiss-style and multitask machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Shop's buried treasures: People & Companies

After visiting a few fellow shop owners, Manager's Desk Columnist Keith Jennings found that generating extra cash was a frequent topic of interest -- particularly with the fickle state of the market…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Quest for tool knowledge

Quest for cutting tool knowledge leads Machinist's Corner Columnist Michael Deren to attend cutting tool seminars provided by Sumitomo Electric Carbide Manufacturing Inc., New Berlin, Wis. Imported from the CTE archive to…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

New Metal Powders Support Additive Manufacturing at Scale

An aluminum-magnesium-scandium powder for additive manufacturing that exhibits the specific strength of titanium and the positive properties of aluminum. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Superhard carbon: General Industry Coverage

A laser arc method to coat engine and other parts with a diamond-like coating. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/superhard-carbon/…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Home is where the part is

CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks addresses reshoring in the final Lead Angle column of his 9-year career at Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

CAD/CAM Q&A: General Industry Coverage

Having the proper CAD/CAM system is critical when machining parts. Presented in this Q&A are the answers to 10 key questions about how to determine the right CAD/CAM system for your operation.…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Bringing it home: Turning Performance

Horst Engineering shifts production from Mexico to Connecticut. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/bringing-it-home/ Legacy path: /articles/bringing-it-home

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Sea change: Inspection Efficiency

INOVA Geophysical rethinks machining process, saves close to $1 million by reshoring production from China. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-07-15 CTE source:…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Technology waterfall: General Industry Coverage

Abrasive waterjet machines become easier to use and more affordable as equipment evolves. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/technology-waterfall/ Legacy…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Smart saws: Medical Manufacturing

Bandsaws turn high-tech with advanced control and cloud-based intelligence. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/smart-saws/ Legacy path: /articles/smart-saws

Contributor · July 15, 2015

Hold fast: General Industry Coverage

High-speed machining is an amorphous term, but can generally mean anything from 10,000 rpm to, at least theoretically, 500,000 rpm or higher. At high speeds, even the slightest toolholder movement or runout…

Contributor · July 15, 2015

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