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Streamline the digital parts library used to produce workholders. Strategic parts management software. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/reducing-unnecessary-parts/ Legacy…
Welcome to the start of another year, where machine shops will be pushed to adhere to even stricter standards as customers deal with consolidation, relocation, certification, lean-system implementation and other versions of…
Do you process existing jobs the same way every time? If not, you may be throwing money away every time those jobs are run by having to reinvent the process over and…
Capacitance sensors are noncontact sensors used in machine tools to measure the distance between a noncontact probe and a target sensor. Because the probe does not physically touch the target, capacitance sensors…
New hybrid cermet inserts that significantly enhance abrasion and fracture resistance. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/turning-hybrid/ Legacy path: /articles/turning-hybrid
An off-the-shelf robotic gripper that conforms to a variety of parts shapes without reprogramming. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2015-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/firm-flexible-grip/…
It's quite common for CAM software to come with built-in simulation to identify potential collisions and optimize virtual machining. However, most versions don't deliver the experience of programming in the context of…
Deep holes can be difficult to define, but knowing the right tool for the job makes them easier to drill. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Joe's struggling to package a truckload of parts before noon. Mary can't keep up on the painting line. Jimmy's in trouble with the boss because he can't make quota. These are just…
Imagine building a ship in a bottle, but instead of using a preexisting bottle, you build the ship along with the bottle while machining the ship's and bottle's surfaces as you go.…
Cutting Tool Engineering Senior Editor Evan Jones Thorne interviews Fauston Tool Corp. Vice President Heidi Hostetter about the company's reputation for innovation. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
The Shop Technology column ponders the value that turnkey solutions may bring to the table. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-12-15 CTE source:…
Tom Lipton offers more tips for part finishing in the December 2014 Cutting Tool Engineering Shop Operations column. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Reduce scrap and tackle challenging jobs. Adjustable finish boring heads. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/finish-boring-tools-just-work/ Legacy path: /articles/finish-boring-tools-just-work
Reduce costs associated with inventory management. An industrial vending system. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/industrial-vending-reduces-costs-invoices/ Legacy path: /articles/industrial-vending-reduces-costs-invoices
Reduce cycle times and time spent loading and unloading parts into a machine. Use clamps to create custom fixture plates and gang more parts per machining cycle. Imported from the CTE archive…
Manager's Desk Columnist Keith Jennings suggests that employees who demonstrate their lives aren't ruled by social media have an advantage. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
The Machine Technology column in the December 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering discusses the essentials of tapered spindle connections. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
It goes without saying that the heart of manufacturing is innovation. From the cotton gin to the steam engine to the assembly line to the CNC, the manufacturing process is always being…
Cutting Tool Engineering Contributing Editor Kip Hanson offers insight into choosing the best method for marking parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-12-15…
While many machine shops have an EDM, they still have to decide when it makes sense to outsource certain jobs. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
The pros and cons of turning with the "perfect" insert. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/one-size-fits-all/ Legacy path: /articles/one-size-fits-all
The cover story for the December 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering examines the unique requirements of machine tools used for cutting composite materials. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Dr. Jeffrey Badger, Cutting Tool Engineering's Ask the Grinding Doc columnist, cautions readers not to be timid when slowing the workpiece speed to induce burn. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
ANSI insert identification codes describe insert shape, clearance, tolerance, type, size, thickness, and edge features. This guide explains how to read the naming system used for indexable inserts. Imported from the CTE…