Articles & Columns

CAM and simulation software packages enable productive programming of multitasking machines—particularly as they become 'ultratasking' machines.

END USER: Bob's Design Engineering Inc., (503) 648-7418, https://www.bdeinc.com. CHALLENGE: Increase productivity when drilling holes more than 10 diameters deep. SOLUTION: Toolholding system that permits use of aggressive drilling parameters with through-coolant drills. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Advanced Tooling Co. Inc., (360) 450-9237; A&I Marketing Inc., (206) 972-5260, https://www.aim4u2.com; Rego-Fix Tool Corp., (800) 734-6349, https://www.rego-fix.com. :Walter USA LLC (800) 945-5554 https://www.walter-tools.com IS #303

When it comes to milling aerospace parts made from Ti5553, difficulty is in the eye of the beholder.

Grinding Doc column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains the 10 percent grinding rule and offers other grinding advice.

Manager's Desk column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at various considerations when examining equipment acquisitions.

Turning a lathe vertical can be a productivity turn for the better—for large and small parts.

Shop Operations column from February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine discusses the importance of comfortable workbenches and worktables.

With a structured cutting tool repair program, significant cost savings are realized while tool quality remains intact.

END USER: Cryogenic Institute of New England Inc.; (508) 459-7447; www.nitrofreeze.com. CHALLENGE: Increase cryogenic treatment processing capability while reducing processing time and costs. SOLUTION: A cryogenic thermal cycling system that also heat treats parts and avoids oiling steel parts for processing. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Durable Metal Products Co.; (915) 351-8500

END USER: Wabtec Corp.; (864) 433-5900; www.wabtec.com. CHALLENGE: Increase machining productivity for two-piece railroad drawbars. SOLUTION: Dual-pallet HMC with long spindle extension. SOLUTION PROVIDER: MAG; (859) 534-4600; www.mag-ias.com

Drilling stacked materials, which have alternating layers of composites and metals, requires a careful strategy and the right tools.

Manager's Desk Column from the January 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Get With The Program column for Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue covers the importance of networking all of the data in your shop.

Boosting milling productivity requires understanding the process.

Machine Technology column from Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue discusses the need for modulated toolpaths to ensure chip breaking when turning.

Simplified application of five machining axes produces big cost savings in routine part making.

END USER: Premium Frac Pumps LLC; (682) 647-3300; www.premiumfracpumps.com. CHALLENGE: Increase output of components for hydraulic fracturing pumps. SOLUTION: Automated cell consisting of two CNC lathes and robotic workhandling. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Gosiger Automation Inc.; (800) 888-4188; www.gosigerautomation.com; and Hartwig Inc.; (972) 790-8200; www.hartwiginc.com

Shop Operations column for Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue addresses how the condition and maintenance of metalworking shops have a direct impact on efficiency and morale.

Tips and techniques that can turn a standard milling job into a work of art.

Machinist's Corner column for January 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.