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END USER: Sonic Industries Div., Sargent Aerospace & Defense Group, (310) 532-8382, www.sargentaerospace.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce cycle times while holding critical dimensional and finish tolerances. SOLUTION: Automated honing machine with superabrasive tools. SOLUTION…
END USER: HITCO Carbon Composites Inc., (800) 421-5444, www.hitco.com. CHALLENGE: Increase productivity when machining composite parts. SOLUTION: A 5-axis machine tool optimized for the process. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Bertsche Engineering Corp., (847) 537-8757,…
END USER: Bob's Design Engineering Inc., (503) 648-7418, https://www.bdeinc.com. CHALLENGE: Increase productivity when drilling holes more than 10 diameters deep. SOLUTION: Toolholding system that permits use of aggressive drilling parameters with through-coolant…
Shop Operations column from February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine discusses the importance of comfortable workbenches and worktables. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Machine Technology column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine offers machining strategies for difficult-to-cut materials. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Grinding Doc column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains the 10 percent grinding rule and offers other grinding advice. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Manager's Desk column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at various considerations when examining equipment acquisitions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Strategies for grinding HVOF-coated aerospace parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/high-velocity-grind/ Legacy path: /articles/high-velocity-grind
CAM and simulation software packages enable productive programming of multitasking machines—particularly as they become 'ultratasking' machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-02-15 CTE…
Turning a lathe vertical can be a productivity turn for the better—for large and small parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-02-15 CTE…
When it comes to milling aerospace parts made from Ti5553, difficulty is in the eye of the beholder. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Part Time column for February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at a shop that machines tungsten-carbide wedding, engagement and personal rings. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
END USER: Wabtec Corp.; (864) 433-5900; www.wabtec.com. CHALLENGE: Increase machining productivity for two-piece railroad drawbars. SOLUTION: Dual-pallet HMC with long spindle extension. SOLUTION PROVIDER: MAG; (859) 534-4600; www.mag-ias.com Imported from the CTE…
END USER: Premium Frac Pumps LLC; (682) 647-3300; www.premiumfracpumps.com. CHALLENGE: Increase output of components for hydraulic fracturing pumps. SOLUTION: Automated cell consisting of two CNC lathes and robotic workhandling. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Gosiger…
END USER: Cryogenic Institute of New England Inc.; (508) 459-7447; www.nitrofreeze.com. CHALLENGE: Increase cryogenic treatment processing capability while reducing processing time and costs. SOLUTION: A cryogenic thermal cycling system that also heat…
Boosting milling productivity requires understanding the process. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/milling-mastery/ Legacy path: /articles/milling-mastery
Get With The Program column for Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue covers the importance of networking all of the data in your shop. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Shop Operations column for Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue addresses how the condition and maintenance of metalworking shops have a direct impact on efficiency and morale. Imported from the CTE archive…
Machine Technology column from Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue discusses the need for modulated toolpaths to ensure chip breaking when turning. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
With a structured cutting tool repair program, significant cost savings are realized while tool quality remains intact. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-01-15…
Machinist's Corner column for January 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/who-knows-whats-best-you/ Legacy path: /articles/who-knows-whats-best-you
Manager's Desk Column from the January 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/let-employment-agency-do-it/ Legacy path:…
Tips and techniques that can turn a standard milling job into a work of art. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-01-15 CTE source:…
Simplified application of five machining axes produces big cost savings in routine part making. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2011-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/multi-axis-access/…
Drilling stacked materials, which have alternating layers of composites and metals, requires a careful strategy and the right tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…