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After a wrenching 2009, when parts manufacturers saw precipitous sales declines and orders and sales of machine tools and cutting tools also dropped sharply, the U.S. metalworking industry experienced a relatively strong…
Toolmakers combine technologies to meet growing demand for PCD tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/superhard-vs-superhard/ Legacy path: /articles/superhard-vs-superhard
More flexible grinding machines allow part manufacturers and toolmakers to fine-tune their production processes. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/adjustable-grind/…
December 2010 Shop Operations column in Cutting Tool Engineering offers tips for design engineers who would like to start to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing. Imported from the CTE archive…
December 2010 Talking Points column in Cutting Tool Engineering is a Q&A with Carlos Cardoso, chairman, president and CEO of Kennametal Inc. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
December 2010 Machine Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering observes the importance of the frequency of the sound in resolving chatter. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
December 2010 Grinding Doc column in Cutting Tool Engineering answers questions from our readers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/vs-down-grinding/…
December 2010 Manager's Desk column for Cutting Tool Engineering reflects on lessons learned from 2010. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-12-15 CTE source:…
END USER: Central Utah Tool, (801) 374-2745, centralutahtool.com. CHALLENGE: Minimize time for programming complicated machining on a multitask machine. SOLUTION: CAM software for multitasking. SOLUTION PROVIDER: DP Technology Corp., (805) 388-6000, www.dptechnology.com…
END USER: Bob's Design Engineering Inc., (503) 648-7418, www.bdeinc.com. CHALLENGE: Retain contract for electronics components against offshore competition. SOLUTION: High-performance toolpath generation engine. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Celeritive Technologies Inc., (888) 253-6701, www.celeritive.com. Imported…
END USER: General Broach Co., (517) 458-7555, www.generalbroach.com. CHALLENGE: Increase capacity and maintain quality while grinding broaches for aerospace applications. SOLUTION: CNC surface and creep-feed grinder with auxiliary grinding head and large…
With the right tools, threadmilling large bore diameters doesn't have to be daunting. Read the article and check out a brief video of several threadmilling demonstrations offered by Allied Machine & Engineering…
Tapping isn't easy and one of the toughest challenges is preventing oversized threads. New tools can help. Read these tips from YG-1 Tool Co. and take a look at a 2-minute video…
Manufacturers continue to make process improvements in everything from surface finish to grinding wheel life, but one of the simplest improvements is leveling an out-of-tolerance machine. Imported from the CTE archive to…
When SRL Nano Corp. developed carbide-grade tools that use a patented binder material with a melting threshold similar to that of carbide—about 2,870º C, naturally the Rosemead, Calif., company dubbed the new…
Productive machining is all about keeping spindles turning and making chips. Time spent touching off tools, adjusting tool length and offsets in the spindle and doing test cuts is time—and money—wasted. That's…
END USER: Tank Component Industries, (417) 831-5100, www.tankcomponents.com. CHALLENGE: Remove tramp oil that's contaminating coolant. SOLUTION: Portable oil skimmer that extends coolant life and minimizes the need to clean machines. SOLUTION PROVIDER:…
END USER: Trek Bicycle Corp., (920) 478-2191, www.trekbikes.com. CHALLENGE: Improve material yields and speed generation of nesting patterns for carbon fiber composite parts. SOLUTION: CAM software that automatically generates nesting patterns to…
END USER: Honda of America Manufacturing Inc., (937) 498-4545, www.honda.com. CHALLENGE: Deburr camshafts to keep pace with engine production while enhancing workpiece flexibility. SOLUTION: A special deburring machine that's suitable for more…
Machinist's Corner column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/best-education/ Legacy…
Get With The Program column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-10-15 CTE source:…
Shop Operations column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tale-two-worlds/ Legacy…
Machine Technology column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/template-comparing-machines/ Legacy…
Manager's Desk column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/loose-lips-sink-ships-and-shops/ Legacy…
It's never been easier to recycle cutting tools, which produces both cost savings and environmental benefits. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-10-15 CTE…