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Machine tool users can access the information contained in a stability lobe diagram to greatly increase productivity. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-07-15…
Cutting tool tests performed by vendors are an excellent resource, and I've used them many times. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-07-15 CTE…
Our shop uses several tools to help us communicate easier and more effectively. These methods are well-tested, readily available, cost-effective and, in my experience, underutilized by machine shops.n Imported from the CTE…
The timing of the IMTS trade show in Chicago last September couldn't have been better for Jason Bromiley. As vice president and co-owner of John R. Bromiley Machine Co. Inc., a job…
Applying "off-the-shelf," standard milling tools to get the job done provides several benefits: the tools are readily available and usually from numerous suppliers, their prices are competitive and the results are predictable.…
Because of the array of precision functions grinding machines perform, it's vital to properly maintain them to keep them operating at their peak in terms of accuracy and reliability. You can start…
Manufacturing is an energy-intensive activity. The U.S. government estimates that manufacturing consumes about one-third of the energy used in the country, stated Scott Hibbard, vice president of technology for Bosch Rexroth Corp.,…
Because they produce chips at high operating temperatures, often with oil-based coolants present, machine tools can easily catch fire. However, if shops plan ahead for this possibility by installing fire suppression systems,…
Drilling, milling, EDMing, laser cutting, trepanning, punching; there are almost as many ways to make holes as there are holes to be made. Drilling, the most common holemaking method, itself includes many…
As the Grinding Doc column for June 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/keeping-your-cool-salesmen/ Legacy path: /articles/keeping-your-cool-salesmen
Manager's Desk column for June 2009. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/should-you-target-fabrication/ Legacy path: /articles/should-you-target-fabrication
Part Time column for June 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/holding-firm/ Legacy path: /articles/holding-firm
Shop Operations column for June 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/minimizing-titanium-part-warpage/ Legacy path: /articles/minimizing-titanium-part-warpage
Machine Technology column for June 2009 issue. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/achieving-process-repeatability/ Legacy path: /articles/achieving-process-repeatability
Shops seeking to true and dress superabrasive grinding wheels need solutions that move beyond 'tried-and-true' methods. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE…
Abrasive waterjet cutting has grown along with the increased use of composites in airframes, and advanced techniques help make it a preferred technology. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Parts that meet drawing dimensions can still end up as scrap if they lack surface integrity. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE…
A new laser machining center laser ablates 3-D profiles in superhard cutting tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/chip-hard-block/ Legacy…
Reaming titanium is a challenging task, but new tools can give shops an edge as they battle this difficult-to-machine material. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Getting the most from multitask machines requires knowing whether the parts a shop produces are appropriate for the technology, selecting and training the right employees and applying the correct tools. Imported from…
Maximizing productivity and calculating required machining power when facemilling titanium alloys. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-06-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tackling-titanium/ Legacy path: /articles/tackling-titanium
The members of the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) predict a tough year ahead for the industry, according to a spring survey conducted by the organization. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Get with the Program column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/3-d-cad-benefits-machine-shops/ Legacy path: /articles/3-d-cad-benefits-machine-shops
Shop Operations column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-05-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/inner-workings-lathes/ Legacy path: /articles/inner-workings-lathes
Stability lobe diagrams help shops estimate spindle-speed zones that reduce chatter risk. This guide explains what they show and how to use them practically. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…