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Positive restructuring efforts: People & Companies

Manager's Desk column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/positive-restructuring-efforts/ Legacy path: /articles/positive-restructuring-efforts

Contributor · June 15, 2010

Breath of fresh air

END USER: Cameron International Malaysia, 65-6865-2977, www.c-a-m.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce coolant usage and rancidity. SOLUTION: A coolant recycling system that uses a continuous overflow process and ozone injection to prevent bacteria growth. SOLUTION…

Contributor · June 15, 2010

Verify and trust: General Industry Coverage

END USER: HydraForce Inc., (847) 793-2300, www.hydraforce.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize reliability and flexibility when machining hydraulic manifolds. SOLUTION: Software that simulates and verifies NC toolpaths. SOLUTION PROVIDER: CGTech, (949) 753-1050, www.cgtech.com Imported from…

Contributor · June 15, 2010

Restoring a massive machine

END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Riten…

Contributor · June 15, 2010

Experimental machining

Using the design of experiments process for QC on the shop floor. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/experimental-machining/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · June 15, 2010

Getting reaming right: Drilling Performance

Appropriate scenarios for applying a reamer when finishing holes. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/getting-reaming-right/ Legacy path: /articles/getting-reaming-right

Contributor · June 15, 2010

To the max: General Industry Coverage

Texas shop's waterjet cutting capabilities help protect U.S. soldiers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/max/ Legacy path: /articles/max

Contributor · June 15, 2010

Grinding large

The development of large diamond wheels for machining large parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/grinding-large/ Legacy path: /articles/grinding-large

Contributor · June 15, 2010

High-fiber diet: Drilling Performance

Superabrasive tools can be applied to efficiently machine carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/high-fiber-diet/ Legacy path: /articles/high-fiber-diet

Contributor · June 15, 2010

Enabling product line expansion: People & Companies

END USER: The M.K. Morse Co., (800) 733-3377, www.mkmorse.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate dirt and debris from machine coolant when grinding cermet-tipped saw blades. SOLUTION: Filtration system capable of removing particles to 1μm. SOLUTION…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Maintaining the productivity party

END USER: North America Clutch Corp., (414) 267-4000, www.noram-clutch.com. CHALLENGE: Lower manufacturing costs. SOLUTION: An automated turning center. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Amada Machine Tools America Inc., (847) 797-8700, www.amadamt.com; Progressive Machinery Inc., (414)…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Racking up ribs: General Industry Coverage

END USER: Prospect Mold Inc., (330) 929-3311, prospectmold.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce the time needed to cut grooves in a large mold. SOLUTION: Replace EDMing with endmilling. SOLUTION PROVIDER: OSG Tap & Die Inc.,…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Leave it better than you found it

Machinist's Corner column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/leave-it-better-you-found-it/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

CAD/CAM belongs on the shop floor

Get with the Program column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/cadcam-belongs-shop-floor/…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Finessing fins: Turning Performance

Part Time column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/finessing-fins/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Brain food for the metalworking shop

Shop Operations column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/brain-food-metalworking-shop/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Toolholder and tool balance

Machine Technology column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/toolholder-and-tool-balance/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Fastest way to new business

Manager's Desk column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/fastest-way-new-business/ Legacy path:…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Air force

Is your shop like a clean room? It could be. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/air-force/ Legacy path: /articles/air-force

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Turning nasty

Insert geometries for effectively turning high-temperature superalloys. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/turning-nasty/ Legacy path: /articles/turning-nasty

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Not your father's VMC

Advanced vertical machining centers provide performance and value. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/not-your-fathers-vmc/ Legacy path: /articles/not-your-fathers-vmc

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Deep and steady: Drilling Performance

A long boring tool can cause vibration, so deep holes can be deep trouble. But several strategies can minimize vibration. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Surface finesse: Medical Manufacturing

Pristine finishes are pivotal for safe and effective orthopedic implants. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/surface-finesse/ Legacy path: /articles/surface-finesse

Contributor · May 15, 2010

Thursday night specials: General Industry Coverage

Shop Operations column for April 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/thursday-night-specials/ Legacy path: /articles/thursday-night-specials

Contributor · April 15, 2010

Limit the bending moment: General Industry Coverage

Machine Technology column for April 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2010-04-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/limit-bending-moment/ Legacy path: /articles/limit-bending-moment

Contributor · April 15, 2010

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