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Technology, experience and attitude breeds grinding success—on a very small scale. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/fine-grind/ Legacy path: /articles/fine-grind
Pointe Precision creates opportunity with new machines and skilled employees. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/straight-pointe/ Legacy path: /articles/straight-pointe
Tapping medical parts requires unique considerations not required in general-purpose machining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tapping-medical/ Legacy path: /articles/tapping-medical
'Lightweighting' vehicles through the use of magnesium parts can improve vehicle mileage and impact resistance, among other benefits. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Special glasses are not required, but other considerations apply in 3-D abrasive waterjet machining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-09-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/now-3-d/…
Since the dawn of CNC milling, machinists have been trying to squeeze more parts onto the table and position them quicker. That's because to a machinist, it's all about reducing setup time…
In his August 2011 Lead Angle editorial, Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks addresses whether the plan for the latest U.S. manufacturing initiative unveiled by President Obama will provide a boost…
END USER: Aragon Surgical Inc., (650) 543-3100, www.aragonsurgical.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce costs when procuring a stainless steel part for a laparoscopic surgical device. SOLUTION: A contract manufacturer that stamps some previously machined part…
END USER: Focus: HOPE's Center for Advanced Technologies, www.focushope.edu, (313) 494-5500. CHALLENGE: Accurately mark machined parts. SOLUTION: A flexible laser marking system. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Columbia Marking Tools, (586) 949-8400, www.columbiamt.com Imported from…
END USER: Three Sigma Manufacturing Inc., (253) 395-1125, www.threesigma.net. CHALLENGE: Improve cycle times and prevent catastrophic failure when drilling a hole in a complex aerospace part. SOLUTION: A replaceable-tip drill that reduced…
Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter mentions a new augmented reality system that offers on-site technicians assistance from a distance in his Look Ahead column for the August 2011 issue. Imported from…
Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter includes a grinding machine that enables a PCD- or PCBN-tipped cutting tool to be processed in one setup for his August 2011 Look Ahead column. Imported…
The Machine Technology column in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering takes a close look at measuring the cutting force. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Shop Operations Columnist Tom Lipton addresses tool selection and managing your personal toolcrib in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Cutoff wheel manufacturer inquires about a testing program to evaluate his product in the August 2011 Ask the Grinding Doc column in Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Controlling foam when applying high-pressure coolant requires trade-offs to achieve effective metalcutting. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/bursting-bubbles/ Legacy path:…
Manager's Desk Columnist Keith Jennings urges shops to consider having a business continuity plan in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Grooving hardened steel parts with PCBN cutting tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/groove-hard/ Legacy path: /articles/groove-hard
Many manufacturers apply finishes such as black oxide, metal plating, adhesives and sealants to their parts. One key question is whether to apply those finishes in-house or outsource the operation. For many…
Horizontal boring mills are behemoth in size and flexibility. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/boring-big/ Legacy path: /articles/boring-big
Machine tool builders discuss the development and evolution of drill and tap machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-08-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tapping-top-productivity/ Legacy…
For the July 2011 Get With The Program column, Cutting Tool Engineering turned to Okuma America Corp. to address remote control for machine diagnostics. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
For his July 2011 Shop Operations column, Tom Lipton suggests that safety is a situational awareness issue as opposed to a matter of equipment. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
The Machine Technology column in the July 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at how the precise control of axis position works. Imported from the CTE archive to…
CAM software is often priced in the vicinity of a lower-end motorcycle or compact car—sometimes a luxury car. Michael Deren, who writes the Machinist's Corner column for Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, addresses…