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New metamaterials that 'bend' acoustic and elastic waves. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-03-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/wave-control/ Legacy path: /articles/wave-control
Most manufacturers have made great strides in optimizing operations. Many have even standardized multiple facilities with the same on-premise software to create consistency across the enterprise. However, no matter how many procedures…
There comes a time when some chipmaking shops add wire EDMing to their repertoire. This is often done to reduce costs, because bringing what were once subcontracted, secondary EDMing operations in-house often…
Software for high-efficiency roughing makes moldmaking faster, more efficient. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-03-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/smooth-roughing/ Legacy path: /articles/smooth-roughing
Modular automation increases productivity and flexibility at a lower price point than custom solutions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-03-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/mind-your-modules/…
Small shop becomes a big aerospace manufacturer -- with a little help from its friends. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-03-15 CTE source:…
Every lathe and grinder operator has, at one time or another, struggled with workpieces that are out of round, tapered or have poor finish. The "quick fix" is typically replacing centers. The…
After acquiring my first iPhone, I searched the Internet for apps to use in the shop. I found 70 hits for "machinist" or "machining" and 45 for "cutting tool." Conversely, there were…
A shop I once worked at had a beautiful cast iron welding table. It was 5' wide × 12' long and had started life as a surface plate for assembling diesel engines.…
Accurately machine EDM electrodes used to produce micromolds for medical parts. A high-speed, high-precision, 3-axis micro milling machine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Efficiently machine stainless steel parts without breaking endmills. 6-flute, solid-carbide endmills. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/endmills-can-take-heat/ Legacy path: /articles/endmills-can-take-heat
I strive to start each year on a positive note, but 2015 sure hasn't taken long to throw us our first challenging management scenario. It requires immediate oversight of rapidly changing economic…
The cutting zone in a machine tool is dangerous. Hot chips and large quantities of coolant are often safety threats, but a tool rotating at a high speed is an even greater…
Cast beryllium-aluminum parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/meeting-challenge/ Legacy path: /articles/meeting-challenge
Ceramic core material that improves jet engine fuel efficiency. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/fine-and-stable-core/ Legacy path: /articles/fine-and-stable-core
I don't like bringing this up, but two key metalworking markets -- defense and energy -- are in a bit of trouble. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
When an endmill efficiently makes chips, everybody is happy: the end user, the parts buyer, and the cutting tool manufacturer and distributor. Achieving that by having the tool follow the correct toolpaths…
Efficient removal of heat from the tool/workpiece interface is the main route to high-productivity machining. Several conventional methods are available to accomplish that -- dry machining, minimum-quantity lubrication, flood coolant and high-pressure…
Table-type horizontal boring mills add versatility to machine shops. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/setting-table/ Legacy path: /articles/setting-table
A journey of waste reduction and continuous improvement for machine shops. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/leaning-towards-lean/ Legacy path: /articles/leaning-towards-lean
Dear Doc: I battle burn and long cycle times when grinding ODs in bearing. The wheel manufacturer has specified a series of wheel changes to solve the problem, but it means buying…
Wedge, cam, square and pull-down clamps, micro vises and chucks, hexagons and rounds. These are just some of the workholding options available to shops that mill small workpieces. Finding the right clamps…
Introduced in 1959, coordinate measuring machines have become increasingly common over the last 2 decades. The complexity and cost once meant CMMs were only suitable for large manufacturers. Advances in CMM technology…
A technique I call roll grinding is used to finish corners to match bend radii. Long weld seams that need to be rounded can be handled using a rolling technique with the…
Increase threading productivity while reducing scrap. High-performance, through-coolant thread formers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/teaming-boost-productivity/ Legacy path: /articles/teaming-boost-productivity