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Certifications help shops develop consistent quality assurance practices -- and new business. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/certifiably-consistent/ Legacy path:…
When turning long parts, the traditional workholding technique is to chuck one end of the part and support the other end with a live or dead center. This is generally effective but…
Advances in software, sensors and connectivity create more choices and greater accessibility for machine monitoring. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source:…
Tapered-pipe applications call for interrupted-thread taps. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/fill-gaps/ Legacy path: /articles/fill-gaps
Gear makers embrace indexable-insert tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/higher-gear/ Legacy path: /articles/higher-gear
The sweet spot is where the grits in a grinding wheel optimally penetrate the workpiece to form a chip -- not too deep and not too shallow. Imported from the CTE archive…
Cutting equations connect speed, feed, diameter, and force so shops can estimate spindle demand and process behavior before they cut metal. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton shares his tips for performing effective finish work in the July 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Increase chip control and prolong tool life when producing gears. Switching inserts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/gear-maker-solves-tool-puzzles/ Legacy path:…
Machine larger and more complex parts for the energy industry. A horizontal boring mill for machining parts up to 10' long. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Extend the life cycle of machine tools that produce engine crankshafts and cylinder blocks. Upgraded CNC systems. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-07-15…
If growth is part of your business model, landing contracts from the big guys can help fuel that growth and generate healthy revenue streams. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Put on your walking shoes and head over to your local manufacturer's event and start preparing for IMTS. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Dr. Scott Smith of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte discusses the benefits of hydrostatic bearings in his Machine Technology column for the July 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported…
A noncontact, standoff-height sensing system for waterjet machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/height-accuracy/ Legacy path: /articles/height-accuracy
An environmentally friendly material coating with an extremely high bond strength. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/hard-chrome-replacement/ Legacy path: /articles/hard-chrome-replacement
Machine shop managers in various regions across the country say they have struggled to fill open positions, and that the job applicants they get often do not have the requisite skills. But…
The Get With The Program column in the July 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine delves into integrating automated nesting into production work flows. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Unbalanced tool holders create excessive heat in the spindle bearings, which, along with the vibration, can cause premature spindle failure. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
The manufacturing industry has a long tradition of machine shop employees wanting to be their own boss and starting their own shops. Gary Lee took a similar path but with a twist.…
The basis of the portable CMM arm is to allow an operator to reach and touch the part to be measured with a hard probe and collect data. Imported from the CTE…
Part complexity combined with difficult material properties make deburring a challenge for many part manufacturers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-07-15 CTE source:…
What do baseball legend Ted Williams slugging his first big-league dinger, Batman comics hitting the streets and Germany attacking Poland to launch World War II have in common? They all occurred in…
Results from testing aluminum-oxide vitrified-bond wheels and diamond wheels in three different bond systems show the proper diamond roll dresser design, application methods and wheel specification can help manufacturing engineers achieve optimal…
You may not have heard, but ultrasonic waves can help machine precise features into hard, brittle materials. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-07-15…