Holding challenging parts: 5-Axis Machining
Some workpieces, like those that are oddly shaped, large or delicate, can be a real pain in the neck. What's the best way to securely grab a hold of them? Imported from…
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Inspect only when needed: Turning Performance
When not required by the customer, inspection is a likely target for shops seeking to eliminate inefficiencies within the manufacturing process, suggests the Shop Technology column in the June 2015 issue of…
The Phoenix has landed: General Industry Coverage
Improve productivity for a repeat job. A multifunctional, 90° indexable-insert shoulder cutter. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/phoenix-has-landed/ Legacy path:…
Flexible hones save damaged parts
Bring damaged components back into spec. A flexible cylinder hone. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/flexible-hones-save-damaged-parts/ Legacy path: /articles/flexible-hones-save-damaged-parts
The global machine shop
Have you noticed job candidates and the people you're dealing with across the business world are increasingly from other countries? Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Superchill: Medical Manufacturing
A method of lubricating and cooling a machined workpiece using supercritical CO2. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/superchill/ Legacy path:…
Finger on the pulse: General Industry Coverage
A direct-drive, servomotor robotic finger. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/finger-pulse/ Legacy path: /articles/finger-pulse
The long and short of it
When you consider the future of U.S. manufacturing, it's important to distinguish long term from short term. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15…
Aluminum Alloy Growth Reflects Expanding Applications
New aluminum alloys can pose machining challenges, but they can be mastered with sound cutting strategies. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE…
Bridging Gaps: 5-Axis Machining
Manufacturing consultant leverages CAM software to help customers adopt transformative technology. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/bridging-gaps/ Legacy path: /articles/bridging-gaps
Water wardens: Turning Performance
How shops can help keep groundwater clean and be green in other ways. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/water-wardens/ Legacy…
A Clean Break: Turning Performance
Parting off presents challenges, but paying attention to the basics makes it a lot easier. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source:…
Multigrit wheel benefits: General Industry Coverage
The Grinding Doc offers an upbeat take on tri-grit wheels. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/multigrit-wheel-benefits/ Legacy path: /articles/multigrit-wheel-benefits
Fresh face of manufacturing: Workforce Development & Training
The Talking Shop column this month offers a conversation with a fresh "face of manufacturing." Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-05-15 CTE source:…
Train to retain
Train your workers to sharpen their skills and keep them on the job, suggests this month's Shop Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Applying flame straightening
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton addresses flame straightening corrections in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
New drill hits a homer
Reduce cycle times when machining hydraulic components. A solid-carbide, through-coolant drill that orients the margins radially. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-05-15 CTE…
Breaking the QC bottleneck: CMM Inspection
Eliminate a bottleneck when inspecting parts. Work cells equipped with coordinate measuring machines and dedicated, quick-change fixtures. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-05-15…
Symposium promotes growth: People & Companies
While writing his Manager's Desk column for the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, Keith Jennings attended a 3-day symposium hosted by a key customer -- a large, growing energy…
Is your next robot a cobot?
In this month's Machinist's Corner column, Michael Deren discusses his research into robots for one application and noticed other applications that also appeared suitable for automation. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Control cuts cycle time: General Industry Coverage
The Machine Technology column looks at how inertia active control cuts cycle time. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/control-cuts-cycle-time/ Legacy…
Crank up the bore: General Industry Coverage
The Look Ahead section in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine features an asymmetric line boring bar. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Sensory perception: Drilling Performance
The Look Ahead section in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine also presents a sensory toolholder for wireless, in-process measurement of cutting forces. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Scalable CAM technology tips: General Industry Coverage
This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine considers the advantages of scalable CAM software. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Managing chips doesn't have to be hard work
Chips ahoy: Move, shred or pack them -- moving chips doesn't have to be hard work. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-05-15 CTE…