Successfully slotting with aluminum Read Entire issue 02/03/2020 Author: John Saunders ProvenCut recipe 440 for machining a deep slot in 6061-T6 aluminum. Read Article
‘Recipes’ to help machinists Read Entire issue 02/03/2020 Author: John Saunders ProvenCut offers tested speeds and feeds backed by video tutorials and comprehensive machining and tool information. Read Article
New developments promise change for turning Read Entire issue 02/03/2020 Author: William Leventon Long-staid turning technology is suddenly hot thanks to several recent advancements. Read Article
Lightweight tools for e-mobility Read Entire issue 01/29/2020 Author: Ken Schnepf Kennametal’s 3D-printed stator bore tool weighs about half that of the conventionally manufactured version. Read Article
When to shift from rapid feed to roughing Read Entire issue 01/28/2020 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. Stop wasting time grinding nothing but air with some measurements and calculation. Read Article
Taming data overload Read Entire issue 01/23/2020 Company turns to TDM Systems to control and optimize its tooling data. Read Article
Magnetic workholders reduce setup, changeover times Read Entire issue 01/22/2020 Author: Alan Richter Electro-permanent magnetic workholders offer multiple advantages — even for nonmagnetic parts. Read Article
Milling setup tricks Read Entire issue 01/21/2020 Author: Brandt Taylor Learn how to use a milling vise to clamp a casting with a curved-surface datum. Read Article
Machine maintenance programs boost bottom line Read Entire issue 01/15/2020 Author: Larry Adams A little spending now can keep machine shops up and earning. Read Article
Machine tool common language controversy Read Entire issue 01/14/2020 Author: William Leventon Two organizations spearheading separate efforts to create a common language for machine tools causes confusion in the industry. Read Article
What is your shop wasting? Read Entire issue 01/09/2020 Author: Christopher Tate Creating a lean manufacturing environment starts with recognizing sources of waste. Read Article
International system of units overview Read Entire issue 01/07/2020 Author: Edmund Isakov, Ph.D. The first in a series of articles about the metric system from Dr. Edmund Isakov. Read Article
Ream a 'hole' lot better with replaceable heads Read Entire issue 01/07/2020 Author: Kip Hanson Replaceable heads represent the next step in the evolution of reaming. Read Article
Palletization system boosts productivity Read Entire issue 12/30/2019 Shop reduces lead time, fine tunes scheduling with Mazak's Palletech automation system. Read Article
What to do with workpiece rpm when burn occurs Read Entire issue 12/23/2019 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc finds a need for speed in cylindrical plunge grinding. Read Article
Coolant enhances worker health, safety Read Entire issue 12/18/2019 Author: Alan Richter Fusion Coolant Systems' Pure-Cut products a safer alternative to metalworking fluids. Read Article
Finish it with reaming Read Entire issue 12/17/2019 Author: Christopher Tate Reaming is a cost-effective, reliable way to finish tight-tolerance holes. Read Article
Getting to know the lead angle Read Entire issue 12/13/2019 Author: Luke Pollock The lead angle of an indexable facemill is a trait that greatly impacts the way a cutter performs and the appropriate applications for a tool. Read Article
A solid, not stellar outlook Read Entire issue 12/12/2019 Author: Michael C. Anderson Industry experts foresee a respectable 2020 for manufacturing. Read Article
3D Printing: Hybrid machines put 'done in one' on the table Read Entire issue 12/09/2019 Author: Kip Hanson Are hybrid machine tools the next big step in the evolution of manufacturing? Read Article