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Bringing inspection technology to the shop floor for quality control can pay big dividends. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/qc-pdq/…
Machining fiber-reinforced composite materials with fiber and other types of lasers can be an effective option. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-06-15 CTE…
The use of plastic medical parts is growing, and in certain applications machining them is advantageous and even essential. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks recalls an era when repairing things was still in fashion. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-05-15…
END USER: Fulflo Specialties Inc., (937) 783-2411, www.fulflo.com. CHALLENGE: Increase tool life in back spotfacing of stainless steel hydraulic relief valve bodies. SOLUTION: Custom tool for difficult-to-machine workpiece materials. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Heule…
END USER: Highland Products Corp., (440) 352-4777, www.highlandproducts.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce setup time when employing high-pressure coolant for Swiss-style machining. SOLUTION: A through-coolant Swiss-style toolholder that directs coolant over the insert to the…
END USER: Alpha Machining and Grinding Inc., (704) 871-2183, www.alphamachiningandgrinding.com. CHALLENGE: Achieve cost savings through multiple process improvements. SOLUTION: Magnetic workholding and variable-index, variable-helix endmills. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Alpha Workholding Solutions, (877) 217-6900,…
The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at an exoskeletal arm support for manual metalworking and other manipulation tasks. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at a gaging system that offers an alternative to traditional dedicated gaging. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
The Get With The Program column for the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at designing cutting tools using finite element analysis. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
The Shop Operations column from the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering addresses the importance of identifying workpiece materials with sight and touch. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
The Machine Technology column in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering suggests that maximum spindle speed may not be the best option. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Five-axis machining on a vertical machining center doesn't have to be complicated. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/point-and-shoot/ Legacy path:…
Developments in superabrasive grinding wheels for producing ceramic balls. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/ground-round/ Legacy path: /articles/ground-round
Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren cautions others not to take their hearing for granted in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
A little or a lot of pushing and shoving is important when it comes to managing and directing the operations of a machine shop, according to the Manager's Desk column in the…
Cold forming is a fast, chipless way to make parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/fine-form/ Legacy path: /articles/fine-form
Various edge preparations are available for PCBN inserts when hard turning, but not all are equal. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-05-15 CTE…
Superabrasive wheels add science to the art of polishing. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/smooth-operations/ Legacy path: /articles/smooth-operations
Adjustable finish boring heads allow for a range of diameters to be machined with one tool. Finish boring can take some time but achieves tight hole tolerance and fine surface finish requirements.…
CTE Editor Alan Richter covers a cognitive factory that "thinks" for itself in his April 2011 Look Ahead column. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
CTE Editor Alan Richter covers a unique insert clamping mechanism and seating configuration in his April 2011 Look Ahead column. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger offers a better understanding regarding the origins of chatter, and a look at single-point diamond dressing tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Talking Shop column from the April 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine presents a conversation with Anderson Leveille, owner of Moscow Mills Manufacturing Services, Stowe, Vt. Imported from the CTE archive…
Shop Operations column from the April 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine offers tips for efficiently storing raw materials. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…