Articles & Columns

Parts that meet drawing dimensions can still end up as scrap if they lack surface integrity.

Maximizing productivity and calculating required machining power when facemilling titanium alloys.

Reaming titanium is a challenging task, but new tools can give shops an edge as they battle this difficult-to-machine material.

Get with the Program column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering

Shops can be both lean and green by using work cell-based approach to parts washing and environmentally friendly cleaning compounds and technologies.

Despite economic turmoil, vertical machine tool builders are keeping their customers and themselves in the game with new technology, services and added value.

Machinist's Corner column for the May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering

Innovative technologies and techniques for manufacturing minimally invasive medical technologies.

Manager's Desk column for the May 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Parts manufacturers should head straight to their high-strength round inserts to turn nickel-base alloys.

Shop Operations column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering

Boring tools can do more than true holes — they can also help overcome \r\nmanufacturing obstacles.

The members of the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) predict a tough year ahead for the industry, according to a spring survey conducted by the organization.

Machine Technology column for May 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering

The cost of burrs in manufacturing are surprisingly high. Tracking and reducing costs or--better yet--minimizing burr formation can improve productivity.

April 2009 Machine Technology column

April 2009 Ask The Grinding Doc column

April 2009 Manager's Desk column

Quality Mould Inc., a maker of molds for glass products such as lamps and headlights, thrives by leveraging its skills and using advanced technology.

April 2009 Shop Operations column