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Tips on choosing driven tools for mill/turn centers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/driven-perform/ Legacy path: /articles/driven-perform
A bandsaw is a common sight in a machine shop. To get blanks on the floor faster, shops use bandsaws to cut several square, rectangular or round solid bars or tubes at…
Tool data management optimizes production resources and data. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/software-hardware/ Legacy path: /articles/software-hardware
National Institute for Metalworking Skills' network of certified training centers expands. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/king-credentials/ Legacy path: /articles/king-credentials
How a cooperative organization helps manufacturers train their employees in-house. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/training-camps/ Legacy path: /articles/training-camps
Connecticut Spring & Stamping developed an apprenticeship program to meet is own training needs. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2014-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/self-starter/…
Suppose your boss enjoys cooking shows. One day he hands you his design sketch for the latest and greatest pie tin. "Here, make me a prototype," he says. "I'm entering a pastry…
Christopher Tate, Cutting Tool Engineering's Shop Technology columnist, said he is surprised by the number of engineers and machinists who are not familiar with traditional machining tools and techniques. Many metalworking professionals…
Like many in the industry, when I started in the machining world it was on a manual lathe. I have a special place in my heart for lathes. That includes CNC lathes,…
Increase throughput and reduce scrap when machining thrust bearing races for down-hole mud motors. An automated gaging system integrated into a turning cell. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Achieve a higher accuracy and resolution when measuring cutting tools and components. An optical 3-D measurement system. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-12-15…
Achieve a 24-hour-maximum turnaround time on aluminum prototypes for tablet computers. Endmills designed for maximum metal-removal rate when cutting aluminum. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Like many in the machining world, I've dealt with more than enough serious issues in 2013, so it's cool to have been part of a fun experience. Imported from the CTE archive…
Many machine tools are equipped with touch-trigger probes to measure parts while they are still on the machine. The probe is often stored in the tool magazine and can be installed in…
Vise jaws that grip as little as 2mm of workpiece material without special tooling or machining a gripping feature. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
A new cryogenic cooling milling tool. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/cold-cuts/ Legacy path: /articles/cold-cuts
While the basic CNC lathe is still a standby in many machine shops, new technology has vastly expanded turning capabilities. For example, live tooling and multiple turrets turn a basic lathe into…
To the public at large, the word "counterfeit" mostly brings to mind so-called "funny money" or, more recently, low-priced CDs and DVDs that violate copyright laws. What is less widely known, but…
Whether the surface-treatment task involves deburring, blending, grinding, polishing, finishing, dimensioning, patterning or shaping a metal workpiece, there's a coated-abrasive product available to get the job done. The products include belts, rolls,…
A guide to when shops should say farewell to used cutting tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/repair-or-replace/ Legacy path:…
Separate yet combined is an apt description of Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument. Located on New York's Long Island, in New Hyde Park, both sides of the company were founded, and are still…
At a trade show, a company displayed a grinding wheel with slots, where coolant is poured into the center of the wheel and then ejected into the grinding zone. What's your take…
I consider several factors when purchasing a drill and try to find the balance between price and performance that gives the best cost advantage while maintaining part quality and productivity, reports the…
During the summer, writes the Shop Operations columnist in the October 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering, it gets pretty hot in a shop that's not air conditioned. With sweat running down…
Simultaneously improve product quality and productivity when EDMing PCD and PCBN cutting tools and wear parts. An automation process that incorporates work cells. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…