Change it up with modular boring bars 01/13/2023 Author: Alan Richter These adaptable tools can effectively finish a variety of holes in a high-mix, low-volume environment. Read Article
Case hardening do-it-yourself 01/10/2023 Author: Brandt Taylor How to case-harden steel inexpensively and quickly using an acetylene torch. Read Article
More efficient broaching 01/09/2023 Author: Marco Morgado Here are three tips for when you don’t have enough time to tool up a new machine or job. Read Article
Compact cleaner fights oily residue 01/03/2023 Author: William Leventon The EcoCcompact offers large batch-cleaning capacity in a small footprint. Read Article
Thread without dread 01/02/2023 Author: William Leventon Putting screw threads in titanium poses special challenges but none that you can’t meet. Read Article
Speed drill 01/01/2023 Author: Connor Benedict Palmgren adds precision, power and versatility to its 25" Power Feed Gear Head Drill Press. Read Article
Will switching to carbide help? 01/01/2023 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. When battling ID grinding issues, The Grinding Doc explains why a carbide quill isn't always the best fix. Read Article
Very thankful for our readers 12/23/2022 Author: Dennis Spaeth You've made CTE the No. 1 most requested magazine in the metalworking industry Read Article
Grinding cermets & spark myths 12/22/2022 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. Three rules for grinding cermets from The Grinding Doc Read Article
Hurricane-resilient wind turbines 12/21/2022 Researchers find more flexible, lighter downwind blades can handle stronger winds. Read Article
It's a seller's market 12/20/2022 Author: William Leventon Key industry sectors are experiencing strong demand— so strong that hamstrung manufacturers often can’t keep up. Read Article
Making the spiral cut 12/19/2022 Author: CTE Staff Panafab's custom bandsaw machine helps maker reduce cost of aluminum tool handle production Read Article
Close labor gaps with force multipliers 12/17/2022 Author: Christopher Tate How materials and parts are handled can improve productivity. Read Article
Gauge block fixturing 12/16/2022 Author: Brandt Taylor Setup this job quickly and effectively with no out-of-pocket costs. Read Article
Driven to finish 12/09/2022 Author: Heidi Bethel Products and tools help perfect engine finishing for the automotive industry. Read Article
Portable smart drill 12/07/2022 Author: William Leventon Z-Mag DTM takes electromagnetic and CNC holemaking technology off-site. Read Article
Add to subtract 12/06/2022 Author: Alan Richter Printing cutting tools is appropriate when an application is suitable. Read Article
Tracing 3D-printed parts 12/01/2022 Author: Alan Richter Traceability is an important part of production for additive manufacturing. Read Article
Evaluating options for automation 10/26/2022 Author: Craig Zoberis As more options come onto the market, choosing what is right for a specific business becomes more challenging. Read Article
New shape-memory alloy 10/25/2022 Discovery shows the highest operational efficiency thus far for nickel-titanium-base materials Read Article