External thread milling
Productive Times. End user: Mitchel & Scott Machine Co. Challenge: Cut thread milling cycle time. Solution: A shell-type thread milling cutter head. Solution provider: JBO-USA, (248) 879-5984. Imported from the CTE archive…
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Grinding burs
Productive Times. End user: Specialty Carbide Products. Challenge: Productively and consistently grind carbide burs. Solution: A CNC grinding machine integrated with a robot for loading/unloading. Solution provider: Excalibur Tool Inc. Imported from…
Proactive progress: Industry Trends & Analysis
Productives Times: Proactive progress. End user: Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant. Challenge: Improve productivity and maximize quality when machining aluminum heads. Solution: Replaceable-head reamers with PCD cutting edges. Solution provider: Mapal…
Grinding burn reduction
Grinding Doc column for December 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/grinding-burn-reduction/ Legacy path: /articles/grinding-burn-reduction
Material difference: Drilling Performance
Part Time column for December 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/material-difference/ Legacy path: /articles/material-difference
Cutter sources: Drilling Performance
Shop Operations column for December 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/cutter-sources/ Legacy path: /articles/cutter-sources
Correcting thermal errors: Turning Performance
Machine Technology column for December 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/correcting-thermal-errors/ Legacy path: /articles/correcting-thermal-errors
Silver lining at the end of a crazy year
Manager's Desk column for December 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/silver-lining-end-crazy-year/ Legacy path: /articles/silver-lining-end-crazy-year
Back from the brink: Medical Manufacturing
The metalworking industry sustained a body blow in 2009, but it's getting back on its feet as 2010 nears. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Grinding: A pictorial odyssey, part II
A further examination of the grinding process through the lens of an electron microscope. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/grinding-pictorial-odyssey-part-ii/…
Survival of the fastest: Turning Performance
Tool and cutter grinder software continually evolves to expedite production of advanced cutting tools by toolmakers and machine shops. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
The new 'carbide' saw: Inspection Efficiency
Production and application of cermet-tipped circular saw blades continues to grow, eating into carbide's market share. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE…
Where taps fear to thread
A growing number of shops are shelving their taps and opting to thread mill heat-treated steel. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-12-15 CTE…
Tool steels' dual personality
The guidelines for turning of tool steels include both tool- and part-making applications. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tool-steels-dual-personality/ Legacy…
Probing questions: CMM Inspection
While some may question its use, on-machine probing can reduce setup time while boosting in-process dimension control and enabling part verification. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Electrifying prototypes
Ability to machine intricate geometries and hard materials drives growing use of wire EDM prototyping. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source:…
Flute insurance: Medical Manufacturing
Engineered coating combinations control heat and keep chips flying in dry-drilling operations. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/flute-insurance/ Legacy path:…
Tech swap: 5-Axis Machining
Creating awareness about productivity boosting machining technologies and implementing them are playing a major role in making military parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
The bright side of being fired
Machinist's Corner column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/bright-side-being-fired/ Legacy path:…
Turbocharging your toolpath
Get With The Program column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/turbocharging-your-toolpath/…
A multiple-ton rebuild: Inspection Efficiency
Part Time column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/multiple-ton-rebuild/ Legacy path:…
Vibratory finishing of titanium alloy parts
Shop Operations column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/vibratory-finishing-titanium-alloy-parts/ Legacy path:…
Machine tools are not CMMs
Machine Technology column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/machine-tools-are-not-cmms/ Legacy path:…
Customers need pruning too: People & Companies
October 2009 Manager's Desk column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-10-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/customers-need-pruning-too/ Legacy path: /articles/customers-need-pruning-too
True upgrade: Dedicated wheel truing
Productive Times report covering dedicated wheel truing, includes a brief video report about Myles Tool using the Rush Machinery Wheel Truer. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…