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Pros and cons of different guide ways

Scraping is one of the oldest and most historically significant metal-removal processes, notes Dr. Scott Smith in his Machine Technology column of the September 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported…

Contributor · September 15, 2014

So cool it's crazy

Solid-carbide end mills with unique cooling channels to enable significant productivity gains. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/so-cool-its-crazy/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Shrink-fit insert body: General Industry Coverage

Semifinished inserts within which PCBN tips are fixed in a steel body via thermal shrink fitting. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-09-15 CTE…

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Connecting with everything: General Industry Coverage

For a guy like me who remembers when a landline telephone was the only way for an individual to share information immediately over long distances, today's world of infinite connectedness still has…

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Simulation optimizes multi-axis cutting: 5-Axis Machining

Using simulation software to optimize multiple-axis machining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/simulation-optimizes-multi-axis-cutting/ Legacy path: /articles/simulation-optimizes-multi-axis-cutting

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Mega-Multiplex: 5-Axis Machining

Heavy-duty multitask machine tools provide numerous benefits for producing large, complex components -- when the application is right. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Rapid shift: Medical Manufacturing

3D printing poised to turn prototyping on its head. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/rapid-shift/ Legacy path: /articles/rapid-shift

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Preset in stone

When tool pre setters are integrated into a shop, a key question is who will take the measurements. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · September 15, 2014

As the broach turns: Turning Performance

Rotary broaching allows machine shops to bring broaching in-house. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/broach-turns/ Legacy path: /articles/broach-turns

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Surging ahead: Industry Trends & Analysis

Growing U.S. auto market needs supply flexibility and more lightweight parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/surging-ahead/ Legacy path: /articles/surging-ahead

Contributor · September 15, 2014

Diaphragm chucks offer high-end holding

Diaphragm chucks are ideal for thin-walled parts or parts made with delicate materials, according to the Workholding column in the August 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Equations for enhancing cutting efficiency

Shop Technology columnist Christopher Tate employs equations to enhance cutting efficiency. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/equations-enhancing-cutting-efficiency/ Legacy path: /articles/equations-enhancing-cutting-efficiency

Contributor · August 15, 2014

What kind of shark would you be?

Some shop workers never seem to get it right, laments Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton in the August 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Job shop likes 'scream-free' drilling

Eliminate unpredictable and premature tool chipping and enhance consistency and chip control when drilling 304 stainless steel. An adjustable drill that accepts double-sided indexable inserts with six cutting edges. Imported from the…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Texas shop goes for a spin

Increase machining consistency and reduce setup and changeover times to increase throughput. A multiple-pocket, selectable tool body. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Trumpf standardizes on tool data system

Boost production efficiency while reducing time, waste and cost. A tool data management system. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/trumpf-standardizes-tool-data-system/…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Send shop guys to trade shows

Manager's Desk author Keith Jennings writes in his August 2014 Cutting Tool Engineering column that he believes sending shop personnel to IMTS is a wise investment. Imported from the CTE archive to…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Speed meets performance: General Industry Coverage

A new arc technology for depositing smooth PVD coatings on cutting tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/speed-meets-performance/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Connecting the dots: General Industry Coverage

A system to share real-time data between a lathe's CNC and bar feeder. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/connecting-dots/ Legacy…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Metalworking barometer headed up?: Drilling Performance

IMTS serves as a convenient benchmark for the health of the U.S. metalworking industry, allowing comparisons with the last go-round, and the ones before that. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Salary rebound: Industry Trends & Analysis

Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's biennial salary survey for 2014 shows the earnings of metalworking professionals heading upward. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Making the invisible visible: Inspection Efficiency

A tool inventory management system shows who's using what and for what purpose. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/making-invisible-visible/ Legacy…

Contributor · August 15, 2014

Vertical automation

Teach your vertical machining center to "dance without a partner." Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/vertical-automation/ Legacy path: /articles/vertical-automation

Contributor · August 15, 2014

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