Setting up for single-piece flow
The Shop Technology column in the July 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine continues to explore one shop's move from batch processing of machining jobs to a single-piece flow. Imported from…
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Still more tips for operating a CNC mill
The Shop Operations column suggests that you should use every tool, trick and option at your disposal to get jobs out the door as quickly as possible because speed and momentum reduce…
Time for an oil change
Eliminate component degradation on tool grinding machines. Switching to a low-viscosity, cobalt-inhibited, hydrocracked synthetic grinding oil. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15 CTE…
Improving production of backbone back-up supports
Extend tool life when machining titanium vertebrae implants and supports. A shrink-fit collet and collet chuck system. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15…
Down with downtime: General Industry Coverage
Reduce downtime on three aging horizontal machining centers. Replace them with two new HMCs. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/down-downtime/…
When business slows, time to tweak
This month's Manager's Desk column suggests that good managers are able to shift gears and take maximum advantage of all business cycles, up or down. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Time to upgrade equipment: Turning Performance
Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren recounts how he responded when upper management issued a directive to increase throughput. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Minimizing Abbé machine position errors
Two basic strategies exist to minimize the Abbé error in machine tools: eliminate the causes or compensate the result, according to the Machine Technology column in the July 2013 issue of Cutting…
A new look at CVD
Look Ahead column in July 2013 issue eyes a new CVD technology for depositing thicker coatings on turning inserts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
7-in-1 micromachine
A second Look Ahead item features a micromachine that performs up to seven machining operations. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15 CTE source:…
New approach needed for STEM
The national conversation about the "skills gap" and its role in manufacturing continues to simmer, writes Alan Rooks of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, in his Lead Angle column for the July 2013…
Mimicking machines with simulation
If you're new to 5-axis machining, simulation software can help you efficiently set up a post-processor and verify the strategies coming from the CAM system, according to this month's Get With the…
Cool tool
High-pressure, through-coolant drilling provides a host of benefits. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/cool-tool/ Legacy path: /articles/cool-tool
Heart surgery: Turning Performance
Repairing a spindle--the heart of a machine tool--is more economical than buying new, but part manufacturers need to understand the process. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Pulling through: Medical Manufacturing
A Chicago broaching shop remembers its past to invigorate its future.r Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/pulling-through/ Legacy path: /articles/pulling-through
Smoothing edges: General Industry Coverage
Four deburring methods for mass finishing microparts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/smoothing-edges/ Legacy path: /articles/smoothing-edges
Let's chat: Tool Presetting
Are machine shops ready to use MTConnect, an open and royalty free standard intended to foster greater interoperability between manufacturing devices and software applications? Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Cut the crashes: Medical Manufacturing
Machine simulation is the 5-axis programmer's constant companion. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/cut-crashes/ Legacy path: /articles/cut-crashes
Are you dense?: General Industry Coverage
The benefits of high-density workholding. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/are-you-dense/ Legacy path: /articles/are-you-dense
Implementing single-piece part flow: General Industry Coverage
The Shop Technology column in the June 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains how a shop transitions from batch processing to machining parts one at a time. Imported from the…
More tips for operating a CNC mill
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers additional tips for operating a CNC milling machine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/more-tips-operating-cnc-mill/…
If it ain't broke, fix it
Reduce cycle time when slot milling an A-36 steel part. A 4-flute, solid-carbide endmill for roughing and finishing in one pass at full slot width and depth. Imported from the CTE archive…
Steady in the pocket: Drilling Performance
Eliminate premature insert breakage and premature wear when facemilling. A facemill body with pockets that accurately seat inserts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Done with one: General Industry Coverage
Eliminate applying two countersink tools and a tap to complete a machining operation. A combination tool that countersinks and thread mills. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Keeping distance when managing: People & Companies
A challenge arises when a worker is promoted to manage a group of what were previously his coworkers. It's not an easy situation to tackle and much thought should be given to…