Combating Tool Decay
A parts manufacturer finds that brushing the cutting edges of tools with nylon bristles extends tool life, improves part quality and reduces manufacturing costs. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
General Manufacturing Discussion
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Looking for Something Special: CMM Inspection
Exploring the ins and outs of specifying and ordering a flexible specialty machine tool and having a machine builder produce it. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Tools With Abrasive Personalities
Machining polymetric composite materials with single-layer diamond abrasive tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-03-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/tools-abrasive-personalities/ Legacy path: /articles/tools-abrasive-personalities
MQL: Lean and Green: Drilling Performance
The benefits of minimumquantitylubrication, which is suitable for many types of machine tools, are numerous. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-03-15 CTE source:…
Hole in Three: Drilling Performance
Ballizing, lapping with wire and brushing are three simple and economical hole finishing techniques that yield impressive results. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Wheels Up: 5-Axis Machining
New materials, the need for lightweight parts and the burgeoning size of some aircraft challenge manufacturers of landing gear components. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Finish milling titanium
February 2009 Shop Operations column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/finish-milling-titanium/ Legacy path: /articles/finish-milling-titanium
Small shop wins big award
February 2009 Talking Shop column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/small-shop-wins-big-award/ Legacy path: /articles/small-shop-wins-big-award
Machining problems? Try universities
February 2009 Machine Technology column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/machining-problems-try-universities/ Legacy path: /articles/machining-problems-try-universities
Speed and accuracy island: Trade Shows & Events
February 2009 Part Time column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/speed-and-accuracy-island/ Legacy path: /articles/speed-and-accuracy-island
Extending CBN wheel life: General Industry Coverage
February 2009 Ask the Grinding Doc column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/extending-cbn-wheel-life/ Legacy path: /articles/extending-cbn-wheel-life
Credit: Extend or not to extend?
February 2009 Manager's Desk column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/credit-extend-or-not-extend/ Legacy path: /articles/credit-extend-or-not-extend
Tool Story
One of the largest cutting tool companies in the world began as a kitchen-table operation in a remote part of Israel. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Turning Implants
As the orthopedic implant market grows, manufacturers and shops search for new turning center technology to ensure a competitive edge. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Wind Power Parts: CMM Inspection
As wind power makes significant inroads into the energy-generation infrastructure, machining wind turbine parts provides opportunities for diversification and growth. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
In the (Small) Groove: Turning Performance
Grooving miniature parts requires a conservative cutting approach and a choice between solid-carbide and insertable tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-02-15 CTE…
Grinding: A pictorial odyssey
An 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: 2009-02-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/grinding-pictorial-odyssey/ Legacy…
Fail-Safe CAM
Computer-aided error detection and prevention routines for CAM programs not only help prevent disaster—they improve machine efficiency too. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
SURFCAM Velocity 4 for HSM
January 2009 Get With The Program column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/surfcam-velocity-4-hsm/ Legacy path: /articles/surfcam-velocity-4-hsm
Holemaking operations: Drilling Performance
January 2009 Shop Operations column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/holemaking-operations/ Legacy path: /articles/holemaking-operations
HSM: What's right for you?
HSM: What's the optimal speed for a given operation? Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/hsm-whats-right-you/ Legacy path: /articles/hsm-whats-right-you
Building bridges: Drilling Performance
Quality Industries Inc. has always been quick to react to new trends by reinventing itself. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source:…
How far have we come with quality?
Improvements in inspection equipment and techniques have evolved dramatically over the years. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/how-far-have-we-come-quality/ Legacy path:…
Making the best of a slowdown
January 2009 Manager's Desk column Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/making-best-slowdown/ Legacy path: /articles/making-best-slowdown
Staying Sharp January 2009: People & Companies
Staying Sharp, Manager's Desk, Part Time, Machine Technology, Shop Operations, Get with the Program, Machinist's Corner Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE…