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Machinist's Corner column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/how-are-your-assets-doing/…
Manager's Desk column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/throwing-curveballs-team/…
Tooling Review as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tooling-product-review/ Legacy…
Get with the Program column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE…
Talking Shop article as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/small-shops-high-ideals-yield-big-results/…
Cutting Tool Review as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source:…
Users reap the rewards of high-speed milling when the elements of the machining system complement each other. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15…
Machine Technology column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/solutions-long-range-linear-motion/…
Shop Operations column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/deciphering-donut-deflector/…
When selecting toolholders for endmills, a sidelock holder or an ER collet may be the best choice, with alternatives offering a new twist. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
The CTE staff offers a workholding product review. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/workholding-product-review/ Legacy path: /articles/workholding-product-review
The CTE editorial staff offers a machine tool product review. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/machine-tool-product-review-june-2012/ Legacy path: /articles/machine-tool-product-review-june-2012
END USER: Mercury Marine, (920) 929-5000, www.mercurymarine.com. CHALLENGE: To increase productivity when machining driveshafts and propeller shafts. SOLUTION: A lathe with a hob assembly. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Okuma America Corp., (704) 588-7000, www.okuma.com…
END USER: Fox Valley Metrology Ltd., (920) 426-5894, www.foxvalleymetrology.com. CHALLENGE: Providing faster service when repairing hand-held instruments. SOLUTION: A honing tool that allows repairing measurement instruments at a customer's site. SOLUTION PROVIDER:…
END USER: Mainland Machine, (805) 543-7149, www.mainlandmachine.com. CHALLENGE: Increase spindle run times. SOLUTION: CAM system that enables efficient programming when machining with custom fixture plates. SOLUTION PROVIDER: DP Technology Corp., (805) 388-6000,…
As a follow-up to my April column, here are additional tips for enhancing the operation of a manual lathe. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
When it comes to workholding, one size definitely does not fit all. For example, workholding setups for round parts have similarities to setups used for all other prismatic (nonround) parts, but the…
Linear motion of machine tool axes is often achieved using screws and nuts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/linear-motion-ballscrew-drives/ Legacy…
I use resin- and metal-bond diamond wheels and used to manually stick them. Now our machine does it automatically and I don't have the "feel" to determine if the wheel is being…
My relationship with suppliers as of late can be summed up as, "no news is good news." Even so, just as we like to receive gratitude and recognition from our customers, it's…
A shot peening process that removes distortion from thin ceramic parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/bombarding-ceramics/ Legacy path: /articles/bombarding-ceramics
A new method for producing gears on mill/turn machines Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/flexible-gear-milling/ Legacy path: /articles/flexible-gear-milling
Ceramic parts help solve problems caused by metal and plastic implants. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/replacement-parts/ Legacy path: /articles/replacement-parts
Managing energy costs and improving energy performance requires an ongoing commitment. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/charge-ahead/ Legacy path: /articles/charge-ahead
After being offstage for many years, U.S. manufacturing had better be ready for the limelight. Another large research study has found that, not surprisingly, manufacturing is big—and it matters. Imported from the…