All about machining metal 3D-printed parts Read Entire issue 12/05/2019 Author: Alan Richter Learn the latest on hybrid machine tools, large-scale printed parts and material removal from CTE contributors. Read Article
Additive Manufacturing Makes the Cut Read Entire issue 12/04/2019 Author: William Leventon GF Machining Solutions introduces horizontal wire EDM that quickly separates 3D-printed parts from build plates. Read Article
Living Large With 3D Printing Read Entire issue 12/03/2019 Author: Ken Schnepf Ingersoll's MasterPrint 3D printer tackles extra-large parts seamlessly Read Article
Final thoughts from Michael Deren Read Entire issue 10/29/2019 Author: Michael Deren After 18 years as CTE's Machinist's Corner columnist, Michael Deren retires—sort of. Read Article
Pick and choose business opportunities Read Entire issue 10/23/2019 Author: Keith Jennings As a machine shop owner, you can't attend every trade show or event and that's OK. Read Article
Researchers find strengths in 'metallic wood' Read Entire issue 10/22/2019 Author: Ken Schnepf As strong as titanium but five times lighter, this material could find its way into machining applications. Read Article
Tool management system to the rescue Read Entire issue 10/17/2019 Author: CTE Staff Manufacturer turns to the StoreManager Duo to reduce tool-search time. Read Article
Prepare for industry 4.0 with new drive Read Entire issue 10/15/2019 Author: William Leventon The IndraDrive Mi servodrive from Bosch Rexroth Corp. breaks free of the control cabinet. Read Article
Maxing out multitasking Read Entire issue 10/10/2019 Author: William Leventon Get the most from combination turn/mill machines. Read Article
Productive presetting Read Entire issue 10/09/2019 Author: Kip Hanson If you use a CNC lathe or machining center to set tool lengths, you may want to go offline. Read Article
Cutting raw materials into usable workpieces Read Entire issue 10/08/2019 Author: Christopher Tate When material dimensions don't conform to necessary workpiece dimensions, there are many ways to cut the right cut. Read Article
Making waterjet precision possible Read Entire issue 10/03/2019 Author: Joshua Swainston When considering waterjet controller software, think about how your business and machine tool will evolve. Read Article
Heat treating in-house Read Entire issue 10/02/2019 Author: Alan Richter Buying a furnace or an oven to heat treat parts offers advantages compared with outsourcing. Read Article
Where is your career headed? Read Entire issue 10/01/2019 Author: Michael Deren We should always be willing to listen and learn from others no matter their position. Read Article
When the team has your back Read Entire issue 09/26/2019 Author: Keith Jennings Employees who professionally represented the company are an asset to your business. Read Article
This toolholder's got smarts Read Entire issue 09/25/2019 Author: Ken Schnepf The iTendo hydraulic expansion toolholder helps reduce vibrations, chatter marks and tool failure. Read Article
Part marking the traditional way Read Entire issue 09/20/2019 Author: Larry Adams Ink coders are for simple, low-cost printing on all types of flat materials. Read Article
Motivation for automation Read Entire issue 09/19/2019 Author: William Leventon Two new automation systems can save shops money by reducing machine-loading labor. Read Article
Minutes count when machining large orders Read Entire issue 09/17/2019 Seeb Industrial turns to Tungaloy to reduce cycle time on part production. Read Article
Prototyping picks up speed with metal 3D printing Read Entire issue 09/12/2019 Author: Kip Hanson Today’s metal powder bed printers make it possible to produce prototype and low-volume production parts from various metals. Read Article
