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Shop Operations columnist, Tom Lipton, discusses the issue of safety when workers transport sheet metal in the January 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
The Machine Technology column for the January 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering focuses on developing an understanding of the role of drawbar force. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Bridging the gap between academic and shop floor grinding knowledge. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/great-grinding-divide/ Legacy path: /articles/great-grinding-divide
A guide to converting from conventional to superabrasives in double-disc grinding. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/making-super-switch/ Legacy path: /articles/making-super-switch
Michael Deren covers the benefits of attending regional trade shows in his January 2012 Machinist's Corner column for Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings offers some guidance for effectively screening new projects in the January 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Knowledge of the different facets of sawing can make the process more productive. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/smart-sawing/ Legacy…
Recycling coolant pays big dividends for job shops. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/waste-not-spend-not/ Legacy path: /articles/waste-not-spend-not
Strategic approaches maximize utilization when multitask machining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2012-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/multitask-mindset/ Legacy path: /articles/multitask-mindset
END USER: The TMF Center, (765) 762-1000 CHALLENGE: Reduce setup and changeover times when machining large parts. SOLUTION: A modular magnetic workholding system. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Techniks Inc., (877) 354-3837, www.techniksusa.com Imported from…
END USER: Marquardt Engineering Inc., (847) 669-0690, www.marquardt-eng.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate chatter to prevent indexable inserts from blowing up and causing catastrophic tool body failure when drilling 4150 prehardened steel. SOLUTION: A new…
One of the Look Ahead features in this month's Cutting Tool Engineering magazine covers a new CBN superabrasive for grinding wheels that extends wheel life and lowers grinding forces. Imported from the…
Find out more about a cryogenic lubrication technology based on supercritical CO2 in this month's Look Ahead feature. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
The Shop Operations column in the December 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine offers some tips when sawing metal. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
The Talking Shop column in the December 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering offers an interview with the president of RS Precision Industries. Look for the print article here, as well as…
Quantifying machine tool error motions in this month's Machine Technology column by Dr. Scott Smith of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Determining actual wheel costs and answers to other grinding questions can be found in this month's Grinding Doc column. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
The Manager's Desk column in the December 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering addresses the importance of developing interest in manufacturing careers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Thinking about taking the leap into milling hardened steels? Why would you? After all, if your shop has been successfully grinding, jig boring and EDMing hardened materials, why change? Imported from the…
Manufacturing was a star in 2011 and looks to shine brightly in 2012. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/are-stars-aligned/ Legacy…
Triumph Actuation Systems makes systems that keep aircraft flying straight. Read more about the making of the systems that keep "big birds" in line. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
When accuracy counts, thread grinding shines. It may not be a new twist, but thread grinding is still one of the most accurate ways to produce internal and external threads. Imported from…
The price range for a new presetter is wide—units supplied by sources for this article range from $8,000 to $85,000 or more. But even a lower price model might be difficult for…
END USER: MSI Corp., (724) 567-6500, www.msicorporation.com. CHALLENGE: Effectively cut a large amount of material on older machines without damaging cutting tools. SOLUTION: A milling cutter tooled with inserts that enable a…
END USER: Milwaukee Machine Works Inc., (414) 476-3285, www.milwaukeemachineworks.com. CHALLENGE: More accurately measure and document extremely large parts. SOLUTION: An ultraprecise coordinate measuring machine with a capacity for large parts. SOLUTION PROVIDER:…