Articles & Columns

END USER: Specialty Saw Inc., (860) 658-4419, www.specialtysaw.com; CHALLENGE: Increase the size of the saws it manufactures and resharpens while reducing turnaround time. SOLUTION: Two saw grinding machines. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Vollmer of America Corp., (412) 278-0655, www.vollmer-us.com

The benefits of performing tool breakage detection with a noncontact, laser-mounted monitoring system.

Every segment of manufacturing faces unique challenges. Tool and die makers, however, seem to endure an outsized number of challenges.

END USER: Sunrise Machine & Tool Inc., (800) 725-7761, www.sunrise-smt.com. CHALLENGE: Improve production control. SOLUTION: Enterprise resource planning software. SOLUTION PROVIDER: MIE Solutions Inc., (714) 786-6230, www.mie-solutions.com

END USER: Precision Technologies Inc., (978) 649-8715, www.precision-techno.com. CHALLENGE: Boost feed rate when milling tiny slots. SOLUTION: Variable-helix miniature endmill. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Harvey Tool Co. LLC, (800) 645-5609, www.harveytool.com.

Machine Technology column for April 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Ask the Grinding Doc column by Dr. Jeffrey Badger for April 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Part manufacturers are examining every aspect of the production process, from cutting tool parameters to workholding methods, to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality. Conversations with metalworking professionals have revealed a heightened awareness of the role that nonmachining changeover time plays in manufacturing costs. Shops know that speeding changeovers can save them money every time they switch a setup or move a part.

Can robots improve your deburring operation?

Swiss-style turning can be complicated, so it helps to have an operator's 'tool kit' with multiple solutions.

Shop Operations column for April 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Manager's Desk column by Keith Jennings for April 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

A rational approach to machine tool selection.

Get With The Program column for March 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Custom tools help aerospace part makers meet demanding specs.

Shop Operations column for March 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

END USER: Bolton Aerospace Inc., (860) 649-2727. CHALLENGE: Reduce rough machining time. SOLUTION: A combination of high-performance, solid-carbide endmills. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: JJ Industries of Connecticut Inc., (800) 382-0012, www.jjind.com

Manager's Desk column from March 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Tools for finishing intersecting holes.

Part Time column for March 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.