Part Programming

Part Time column for July 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Part Time column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

New materials and improved part manufacturing help maintain and upgrade aging military aircraft.

December 2010 Shop Operations column in Cutting Tool Engineering offers tips for design engineers who would like to start to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.

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

Part Time column for February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at a shop that machines tungsten-carbide wedding, engagement and personal rings.

Part Time columnist Bill Kennedy visits a Minnesota job shop that makes "light" work of a challenging part in the June issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Many manufacturers apply finishes such as black oxide, metal plating, adhesives and sealants to their parts. One key question is whether to apply those finishes in-house or outsource the operation. For many shops, the decision is based on part volume, cost of capital and practical considerations.

Part Time column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine visits with an Indianapolis shop that machines robotic mower components.

A shop combines two machines to efficiently produce a gas hose seal.