2020 Salary Survey Read Entire issue 08/03/2020 Author: Alan Richter Cutting Tool Engineering’s 2020 Benefits and Salary Survey shows that the incomes of many metalworking professionals are stagnant or down slightly. Read Article
History of Hertz, Newton and Pascal Read Entire issue 07/30/2020 Author: Edmund Isakov, Ph.D. In the fourth installment of Metric Matters, Dr. Edumnd Isakov delves into SI-derived units of measurement. Read Article
Detect spindle anomalies Read Entire issue 07/29/2020 Author: Ken Schnepf The Artis GEMDS system helps shops reduce scrap and improve productivity. Read Article
Finding the source of chatter Read Entire issue 07/28/2020 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc offers a simple test to determine the cause of chatter. Read Article
Chip control while turning Read Entire issue 07/22/2020 Author: Brandt Taylor Peck drilling is a way to form reasonably sized chips when drilling. Read Article
Tool coatings covered Read Entire issue 07/21/2020 Author: Holly B. Martin Many toolmakers have reasons to bring coating capabilities in-house. Read Article
Ballscrew breakthrough Read Entire issue 07/15/2020 Author: William Leventon With technology under development at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, machining firms soon may be able to improve the process of spotting ballscrews in danger of failing. Read Article
The allure of aluminum Read Entire issue 07/14/2020 Author: Alan Richter Effectively milling aluminum requires balancing all elements of a cutting tool. Read Article
Buying an established shop Read Entire issue 07/09/2020 Author: Matthew Mawhinney The machines might be dated, but existing customers and experienced employees beat starting from scratch. Read Article
Perks of fiber lasers Read Entire issue 07/08/2020 Author: Yesenia Duran Pulsed fiber lasers offer numerous advantages compared with traditional fabrication methods. Read Article
Moving machines via hovercraft Read Entire issue 07/06/2020 Author: CTE Staff AeroGo Inc.'s air caster system keeps expensive epoxy-coated floors looking good. Read Article
CTE subscribers still at work Read Entire issue 07/02/2020 Author: Dennis Spaeth More than 97% of companies surveyed among Cutting Tool Engineering’s subscribers reported that they remain open for business. Read Article
Learn the ins and outs of centerless grinding Read Entire issue 07/01/2020 Author: Christopher Tate Any machinist probably has heard of centerless grinding, but it is an obscure process often only familiar in name. Read Article
Desire for data Read Entire issue 06/18/2020 Author: Christopher Tate Connectivity will continue to advance industrial technology. Read Article
Fixture flexibility at the shop Read Entire issue 06/17/2020 Author: Ken Schnepf Dunlap Tool and Die's Uni-Vee eases setup, speeds work and gives old machines a second chance. Read Article
Automation keeps 'manhandling' to a minimum Read Entire issue 06/17/2020 Author: CTE Staff Gantry robot helps boost productivity and work safety when machining railway wheels. Read Article
Stay-at-home machine monitoring Read Entire issue 06/16/2020 Author: William Leventon As the pandemic forces remote machining operations, Balance Systems Corp. is at the ready with its B-Safe spindle monitoring system. Read Article
Broaching expertise key to shop's success Read Entire issue 06/15/2020 Author: Alan Richter Ty Miles Inc. specializes in high-speed broaching systems. Read Article
Toolholders a critical connector Read Entire issue 06/10/2020 Author: David McHenry Match toolholders with the correct application to maximize performance. Read Article
When full-diameter steel slotting is the only option Read Entire issue 06/09/2020 Author: John Saunders ProvenCut recipe 551 shows how to achieve a high material removal rate while maintaining a reliable cut. Read Article