Polygon Power: CMM Inspection
With its patent expired, the Coromant Capto modular toolholding system is now governed by an ISO standard. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15…
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Walk On By: General Industry Coverage
Carbide drill with unique design reportedly minimizes walking while extending tool life. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/walk/ Legacy path:…
Super Drills: Drilling Performance
Increasingly sophisticated drills enable shops to tackle nickel-based superalloys with ease. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/super-drills/ Legacy path: /articles/super-drills
Hard Made Easier: Trade Shows & Events
Case histories and comments about hard milling in die and mold shops. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/hard-made-easier/ Legacy path:…
Face Off: Turning Performance
Keys to maximizing productivity when facemilling steel. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/face/ Legacy path: /articles/face
Down-hole, High-tech: 5-Axis Machining
Production of precise, tough oil-field components demands the use of sophisticated multitask machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2009-01-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/down-hole-high-tech/ Legacy…
Turn Right: Turning Performance
Thread turning is a well-known but not well-understood practice. Toolmakers recommend how to do it the right way. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Grinding's Blackest Art
Centerless grinding is often viewed as overly complex, but a look at the process' fundamentals reveals otherwise. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2008-12-01…
IMTS 'Exceeds Expectations': Trade Shows & Events
International Manufacturing Technology Show draws more than 1,800 exhibitors and 92,000 attendees. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2008-12-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/imts-exceeds-expectations/ Legacy path:…
Time-Saving Tools
Parts manufacturers can choose from various multifunction tools to reduce cycle times and free up tool positions in their machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Manufacturing Roundtable: Industry Trends & Analysis
Six manufacturing executives discuss the economics of metalworking in the U.S., competition in the global marketplace and recruiting and training workers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Evolution of a Tool's Revolution
Putting a spin on turning tools results in up to a 2,000 percent increase in tool life and opens the door to new turning techniques. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Staying Sharp December 2008: People & Companies
Manager's Desk, 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: 2008-12-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/staying-sharp-december-2008/ Legacy path:…
Staying Sharp October 2008: People & Companies
Manager's Desk, 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: 2008-10-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/staying-sharp-october-2008/ Legacy path:…
Military Strategies: General Industry Coverage
Small shops can take advantage of big opportunities by making military parts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2008-10-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/military-strategies/ Legacy path:…
Coating's Holy Grail
Commercialization of cubic boron nitride coatings has proven elusive, but a two-step process for coating cutting tools with CBN is expected to come to market soon. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Dress for Success: General Industry Coverage
There are several ways EDM builders and machine shops can make micro-electrodes for sinker EDMs. One popular way is discharge dressing. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Mobile Metrology
Portable coordinate measuring machines provide unprecedented flexibility, plus cost savings. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2008-10-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/mobile-metrology/ Legacy path: /articles/mobile-metrology
Cutting Round in Circles: General Industry Coverage
A demonstration application shows that trochoidal milling can cut narrow, wavy slots in hardened steel at up to 12 times the normal rates. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Uncommon Knowledge: General Industry Coverage
A joint Sandvik Coromant and Mazak seminar provided counterintuitive information on the metalworking market in general and machining heat-resistant superalloys in particular. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Sim Takes Flight: Design & Engineering
The use of simulation software allows GE Aviation to try out creative approaches to machining—without the risk of costly failures. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Smart Weighting Auto Parts: General Industry Coverage
Auto manufacturers are 'lightweighting' vehicles by incorporating more aluminum and microalloy steel components. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2008-09-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/smart-weighting-auto-parts/ Legacy…
2+3: Greater Than 5
2+3 machining of die and mold components is more accurate and often faster than full 5-axis machining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2008-09-01…
Mastering the Metalcutting Macarena: 5-Axis Machining
Machine tool builders and CAM software developers work to make 5-axis machining more flexible and accessible. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2008-09-01 CTE…
Automation Made Easy
A multitasking lathe, coupled with robotic loading or bar loading, is a simple but effective form of automation. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…