Sharp attack: How needles and other medical sharps are ground
Spend enough time working in a machine shop and you're bound to pay a visit to the emergency room for a cut finger. First comes the sting as the ER physician injects…
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Rotary tables tackle heavy loads with ease
Tired of your wimpy 5C indexer or NC rotary table giving up its position faster than a politician after an election? Maybe it's time to supersize that commodity indexer. Imported from the…
Automating the impossible: Turning Performance
Cutting Tool Engineering Senior Editor Evan Jones Thorne interviews Len Graham of Rexam Mold Manufacturing. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15 CTE source:…
Selecting the proper toolholder
The foundation of robust and successful CNC milling and drilling processes consists of numerous elements, including high-quality machine tools, sturdy work holders and high-performance cutting tools. Toolholders are another of the basic…
You try and break it!
A testy welding test. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/you-try-and-break-it/ Legacy path: /articles/you-try-and-break-it
Bringing back business is groovy
Regain business from a former customer by winning bids on a family of shafts with multiple grooves. Versatile grooving and turning tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Five-axis flexibility
Boost productivity by reducing machine downtime. Six 5-axis milling machines with pallet systems and lights-out manufacturing capability. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15…
Reverse-engineered parts hit the highway
Ensure custom motorcycle parts still seamlessly interface with OEM models after converting them from composites to metal. Scanning and CAD modeling services. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
One good deed too many
It should be assumed that companies with blue-collar positions are social organizations looking to employ goofballs with troubled pasts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Milling with constant force
There are many reasons for cutting force to vary, even during stable milling. These include tool teeth entering and exiting the cut, instantaneous changes in chip thickness, and tooth orientation changing as…
Automation marches on
Mobile robots for massive-part manufacturers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/automation-marches/ Legacy path: /articles/automation-marches
Chatter-free finish: General Industry Coverage
A software application to identify and monitor chatter when machining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/chatter-free-finish/ Legacy path: /articles/chatter-free-finish
Sector report: medical parts
Despite setbacks and challenges, the orthopedic implant market is set to grow. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/sector-report-medical-parts/ Legacy path:…
Making one-of-a-kind knee implants: Medical Manufacturing
The amount of advanced CNC equipment in Micron Product's orthopedic machining work cell has doubled in the past 5 years, while the number of programmer/machinists has remained about the same due to…
Keeping machines and operators cool and clean
Shops today are more aware of environmental conditions. Mist collectors and electrostatic air cleansers are not uncommon and many manufacturers realize there's little chance of attracting high-caliber work from customers when the…
Why Beta Titanium Alloys Pose Challenges for Machining
Mark Larson, a titanium process R&D manager for Makino Inc., answers 10 questions about machining titanium alloys. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15…
Preventive maintenance an important part of a shop's routine
Preventive maintenance can drastically reduce the frequency and the extent of the damage when machine tools and other shop equipment break. Most machine tool builders and other equipment providers will provide the…
Cool groove: Turning Performance
The importance of effectively cooling the cutting zone when grooving. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/cool-groove/ Legacy path: /articles/cool-groove
All-or-nothin' burn: General Industry Coverage
Water is an effective heat conductor, and, if you get an adequate supply of coolant within the pores of the wheel, the coolant will absorb about 70 percent of the heat. Imported…
Heavy-Duty Hydro: 5-Axis Machining
Hydraulic vises ofer accurate workholding for workpieces large and small. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/heavy-duty-hydro/ Legacy path: /articles/heavy-duty-hydro
When to adopt a new technology
Determining the appropriate time to implement new technology. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/when-adopt-new-technology/ Legacy path: /articles/when-adopt-new-technology
Layout work tips and tricks
Tips and tricks for performing layout work. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/layout-work-tips-and-tricks/ Legacy path: /articles/layout-work-tips-and-tricks
Honing tech lifts aerospace business
Produce flight-critical hydraulic pumps more rapidly and precisely. A multifeed honing system. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/honing-tech-lifts-aerospace-business/ Legacy path:…
Double shot of automation
Speed throughput when deburring and surface finishing vise components. Abrasive disc brushes applied via a machining center's automatic toolchanger. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
No room for error: General Industry Coverage
Tap 100 2"-8 blind-holes without breaking the tap or scrapping a part. A tap engineered to effectively produce threads in holes more than ½" in diameter. Imported from the CTE archive to…