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END USER: Kennametal Inc., (800) 446-7738, www.kennametal.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce lead times, manufacturing footprint and costs when making toolholders. SOLUTION: Work cells employing advanced multitask machine tools. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Methods Machine Tools Inc.,…
The Look Ahead column in the August 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering also features a "self-learning" control to automate abrasive waterjet milling. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
The Look Ahead column features an economical "structured-light" scanner for inspecting parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/illuminating-inspection/ Legacy path:…
Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks ruminates over the "Made in America" debate that flared once again thanks to the U.S. Olympic team's uniforms. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger addresses a shop's question about the real cause of grinding burn. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
The August 2012 Workholding column defines the many chucks used for turning. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/defining-chucks-used-turning/ Legacy path:…
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton shares a few tricks for cutting threads on a manual lathe. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE…
Machine Technology columnist Dr. Scott Smith covers the importance of tool presetting. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/importance-tool-presetting/ Legacy path:…
Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings says effective management during calm periods is still as important as crisis management. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the tooling and workholding products that will be on display during the trade show. Imported from the CTE archive…
IMTS 2012, the premier U.S. metalworking show, is expected to be one of the largest ever. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE…
Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/multi-grind/ Legacy path: /articles/multi-grind
Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/viva-vending/…
While it may have different names, groove milling can be an effective way to perform slotting and slitting. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Retrofitting is an effective and economical option to make new money with old machine tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-08-15 CTE source:…
Cutting Tool Engineering's 2012 Salary Survey reveals how much various metalworking professionals are making, and the results are mixed. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
END USERS: Precor, (800) 786-8404, www.precor.com: Hardy Engineering & Manufacturing, (253) 735-6488, www.hardyem.com. CHALLENGE: Boost machining productivity. SOLUTION: A high-performance milling tool. SOLUTION PROVIDER: SwiftCARBCNC, (800) 227-9876, www.swiftcarb.com Imported from the CTE…
END USER: Tivoly Inc., (802) 873-6003, www.tivoly.com. CHALLENGE: Significantly reduce downtime on a flute grinding machine. SOLUTION: Rebuild the flute grinder. SOLUTION PROVIDER: International Tool Machines (ITM), (386) 446-0500, www.itmfl.com Imported from…
END USER: Attica Hydraulic Exchange Inc., (586) 949-4240, www.atx1.com. CHALLENGE: Increase profitability by effectively managing tools and other industrial supplies. SOLUTION: A vending system. SOLUTION PROVIDER: MSC Industrial Supply Co., (800) 521-9520,…
The Lead Angle column in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering addresses the growing interest in retaining manufacturing workers through training and retraining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Look Ahead features an on-demand, integrated adaptive control Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/demanding-optical-load/ Legacy path: /articles/demanding-optical-load
Look Ahead feature looks at a laser-assisted turning process using diamond tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/shine-light/ Legacy path:…
Many workers — from newbies to experienced machinists — can benefit from CNC training. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/train/…
Deburring recommendations for small machine shops with tight tolerances. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/small-smoothers/ Legacy path: /articles/small-smoothers
Metalworking Product Review Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/metalworking-product-review-july-2012/ Legacy path: /articles/metalworking-product-review-july-2012