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The combination of rigid machine tool and strong spindle connection is ideal for cutting titanium. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-12-15 CTE source:…
Manufacturing faces more uncertainty than usual in 2013, but the year ahead could be a good one. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-12-15…
The pros and cons of marking parts with laser, micropercussion and scribing technologies. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/write-stuff/ Legacy…
Holding a few tenths tolerance on a piece of 60-HRC steel was once the domain of expensive grinding equipment. Today, it's no big deal. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Similar to a multitask machine, a machine tool that combines ID and OD grinding enables producing a part in one chucking. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
In my August column, I described several common applications for workholding when turning, where the cutting tool is static and the workpiece spins. There are several standard workholders for turning, which were…
The moving elements of a machine tool have mass. Forces from the actuators cause the masses to move and accelerate. As the speed of the machine tool motion increases, the ability of…
Dear Doc: I grind fine threads into hardened stainless steel with a fine-mesh aluminum-oxide wheel. The threads are 0.8mm deep in a 5mm-dia. ID. There are three threads per part. This operation…
In my October column, I explained how the design of manual milling machines could be improved. This month, I share some tips for enhancing the operation of a manual mill. Imported from…
Combustion components from Mitsubishi Power Systems had never been built outside of Japan until Savannah Machinery Works opened its doors in November 2010. We were in the unique and challenging position of…
A machine shop can become a messy place if you don't stay on top of it. If you've visited other shops, you've probably observed what I've seen over the years—a few that…
Many reasons are given, including the bad image of manufacturing, lack of training in high schools and competition from other economic sectors. All of these reasons seem plausible. But now comes a…
A metalworking products review, as published in the October 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-10-15 CTE…
END USER: K-Fab Inc., (408) 727-5311, www.k-fabinc.com. CHALLENGE: Increase spindle utilization for a vertical machining center while reducing labor requirements. SOLUTION: A nonrobotic automation system for VMCs. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Simons Design Innovation,…
END USER: LMC Industries Inc., (636) 282-8080, www.lmcindustries.com. CHALLENGE: Heat treat tooling components in-house to reduce costs and turnaround times. SOLUTION: A dual-chamber heat-treatment furnace. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Lucifer Furnaces Inc., (800) 378-0095,…
END USER: Whirlpool Corp., (269) 923-5000, www.whirlpool.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate damage to toolchanger arms on vertical machining centers when replacing a step tool that exceeded the weight capacity. SOLUTION: A lighter, module-style, combination…
A second item in the Look Ahead section of the October 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine covers an automatic, scalable component-testing system that combines acoustic and functional testing. Imported from…
This Look Ahead item features a CNC gear honing machine that uses a honing wheel with external teeth and reduces the number of process stages. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
There's no doubt that the U.S. manufacturing boom has created jobs. The question is, are they for humans or robots? Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Auto parts manufacturer Mann+Hummel reaps the benefits of optical scanning. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/seeing-light/ Legacy path: /articles/seeing-light
New tools help parts makers design for manufacturability, which reduces machining costs and improves part quality. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-10-15 CTE…
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers some suggestions for improving the design of manual milling machines in the October 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to…
The October 2012 Get With The Program column focuses on improving 5-axis machining by combining post-processors and verification software. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
In his October 2012 Machine Technology column, Dr. Scott Smith, professor at the William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, outlines the reasons stable milling…
The debut Shop Technology column focuses on limiting toolcrib items and vendors to boost productivity. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-10-15 CTE source:…