Evolving toward digital: Turning Performance
Boring tools with a digital readout aren't the standard in U.S. shops, but their use is growing. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-05-15…
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Flying high with diamond hones
Efficiently remove scale from the bearing surface of a high-volume, 9310 alloy steel part. A custom diamond honing tool. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Following an error-free path: Turning Performance
Confirm toolpath programming is free of errors. NC program simulation and verification software. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/following-error-free-path/ Legacy…
Salvaging cylinders: General Industry Coverage
Resurface scratched and rusted cylinder barrels in-house. A tube hone machine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/salvaging-cylinders/ Legacy path: /articles/salvaging-cylinders
Keeping concentric: General Industry Coverage
The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine leads off with a look at a through-coolant, shrink-fit chuck. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Transmitting tool
The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering also looks at a mechatronic cutting tool for large back counterboring and back spotfacing applications. Imported from the CTE…
Shop develops self-leveling clamp: General Industry Coverage
The Workholding column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine shares the story of a shop facing a machining requirement for finishing small die-cast aluminum engine covers. Imported from…
Thin is in when cutting metal
In last month's column, the Shop Technology column observed that chip thinning is one of the key concepts programmers and machinists should understand. Presented in this month's column is further discussion about…
Working with CNC equipment: Inspection Efficiency
Anybody with half a brain can immediately see the usefulness of computer-controlled equipment. The ability of a machine to telescope the work processes so they run in parallel instead of series can…
Protecting the small valuables: People & Companies
If an employee makes up his mind to borrow or take something without permission, chances are he'll get away with it, cautions the Manager's Desk column in the April 2013 issue of…
Measuring machine errors with a ball bar
A telescoping ball bar is a simple, but useful device that provides a quick and inexpensive way to characterize machine tool errors. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Buying time: Turning Performance
Using standard tooling on a CNC lathe means leaving money on the table, according to the cover story in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE…
Clearing the air
Oil mist filtration for machine tools makes for a cleaner working environment and better operating conditions for machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Wrap it up: General Industry Coverage
Machined metal parts require packaging to protect them in demanding handling, shipping and storage situations, including humid and outdoor environments. Part makers need be aware of how to protect their parts so…
Tool finder
Tracking down the right tool turns a nightmare job into a dream at AB CNC Services & Consulting. Just ask company president Andy Baczynski. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Fine choice: Medical Manufacturing
How moldmakers select the right cutting tools, toolholders and machine tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/fine-choice/ Legacy path: /articles/fine-choice
Choosing the proper CBN grit size
The Grinding Doc tackles a common mistake made by shops using CBN wheels is that they choose a grit size that's too large and then take drastic actions to cope with it.…
5-Axis Workholders Enable Flexible Fixturing and Access
A collection of workholding products compiled by the editors of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-03-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/5-axis-workholders-flexible-fixturing/…
Boost cutting efficiency with training
Dynamic and aggressive cutting tool demonstrations are common at trade shows. Toolmakers present phenomenal displays, where chips spark and fly and machines move at feed rates that seem impossible. In other words,…
Generating spherical surfaces: General Industry Coverage
A unique manual milling method is available for generating geometrically true spherical surfaces. This technique can be used to machine convex and concave spherical surfaces. Other than the milling machine, the only…
Multitask machining heroes
Produce parts faster without investing in additional fixturing. Efficiently reprogram the parts with the company's CAM software after moving part production to a multitask lathe. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Big requirements for small tools
Achieve tight-tolerance requirements when producing microtools. Grinding machines designed to produce microtools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2013-03-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/big-requirements-small-tools/ Legacy path:…
From three to one: General Industry Coverage
Overcoming a bottleneck caused when programming different machine tools with various CAD/CAM systems. A single CAD/CAM system that can program multiple machine brands. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Dealing with the unexpected: People & Companies
My recent past has, unfortunately, included the passing away of several acquaintances, one only 38 years old. I also read an obituary in the local paper about a machinist we formerly employed,…
Eyes wide open: General Industry Coverage
Several weeks ago, my wife and I attended a dinner party at her sister's home. One of the guests heard I was in manufacturing and introduced himself. He's 48, married and has…