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The dynamics at play when a machine shop is a family affair. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/managing-family-dynamics/ Legacy path:…
Keep on the lookout for additional training opportunities. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/looking-additional-training/ Legacy path: /articles/looking-additional-training
The importance of using dry compressed air. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/importance-using-dry-compressed-air/ Legacy path: /articles/importance-using-dry-compressed-air
A wet blasting system that consistently hones edges and enhances coating adhesion on cutting tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source:…
An advanced athermal laser machining process for producing Nitinol-based implants and other medical devices. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/covert-ablation/…
Ask any entrepreneur and he or she will tell you that getting from concept to reality isn't easy. It almost always requires a hellish amount of work, risks and disappointments. Imported from…
Meditation helps develop cutting strategies. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/meditation-aids-cutting-strategies/ Legacy path: /articles/meditation-aids-cutting-strategies
More of everything' boosts Swiss machining productivity -- and complexity. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/swiss-profusion/ Legacy path: /articles/swiss-profusion
When selecting a boring or reaming tool to finish a hole, the application is everything. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source:…
Cutting fluids make it easier to keep your cool when workpieces are difficult to machine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source:…
Despite setbacks, a South Carolina shop thrives, develops winning production strategy. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/steady-aim/ Legacy path: /articles/steady-aim
Gage repeatability and reproducibility studies improve measurement systems. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/rr-time/ Legacy path: /articles/rr-time
If your shop is looking for a low-cost, simple and effective way to reduce setup time, consider zero-point clamping. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
The pressure to decrease costs and drive up profitability means getting every ounce of efficiency from machine tools and cutting tools. To this end, shops constantly strive to reduce cycle times and…
My first experience with welding was when my dad taught me to stick weld in the basement of our home. When I was about 9 years old, he came home with a…
Increase productivity when parting off a component. A new parting and grooving tool that practically tripled machining parameters. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Boost productivity when machining keyways into a Nitralloy steel cutting tool head. Switch the work to a vertical machining center and obtain a custom 90° angle head. Imported from the CTE archive…
Overcome a CAM system's limitations when transitioning to machining more complex parts. New CAM software. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-04-15 CTE source:…
Shop growth is much easier when your credit is solid, even with slight profitability, suggests Keith Jennings in his Manager's Desk column for the April 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.…
The rotating elements in machine tools often generate unacceptable forces due to unbalance, and manufacturers usually take corrective action to reduce the forces. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
A tool clamp that permits optimal coolant delivery on Swiss-style machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/here-come-cool-jets/ Legacy path: /articles/here-come-cool-jets
An industrial-grade, wearable computing device. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/glasses-see-inside-machines/ Legacy path: /articles/glasses-see-inside-machines
Chicago wins bid to host digital manufacturing institute. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/my-kind-town-chicago/ Legacy path: /articles/my-kind-town-chicago
Effectively directing high-pressure coolant to the cutting zone enhances machinability and extends tool life when cutting heat-resistant superalloys, such as when making parts for the energy industry. Imported from the CTE archive…
In 2013, the U.S. passed Russia as the world's leading producer of oil and gas and became a net oil exporter for the first time in decades -- all thanks to shale.…