Protect your assets Read Entire issue Published May 18, 2022 - 10:00am Author: Brandt Taylor If you have assets—money, time, expertise, capability—there are people readying and willing to steal them. Read Article
Fired up for safety Read Entire issue Published May 18, 2022 - 09:00am Author: CTE Staff Fire suppression systems keep CNC machines and shops safe from costly fire damage. Read Article
Statistical process control Read Entire issue Published May 12, 2022 - 11:00am Author: Hany Abdel-Motaleb Statistical means of measuring and controlling quality can play a role in inspecting parts. Read Article
Firm fluid grip Read Entire issue Published May 11, 2022 - 11:30am Author: William Leventon As a workholding option, hydraulic technology has a number of attractions — and a few important downsides. Read Article
Gummy bear stickiness and blobs Read Entire issue Published May 10, 2022 - 05:00pm Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc addresses cylindrical grinding coolant and the affects of loading. Read Article
EDM automation under control Read Entire issue Published May 06, 2022 - 01:30pm Author: Alan Richter Automation for electrical discharge machines is well established, but refinements continue. Read Article
Small HMC offers big features Read Entire issue Published May 03, 2022 - 11:00am Author: William Leventon Methods Machine Tools' MH 320A horizontal machining center with its high-end components is no entry-level machine. Read Article
Get on a roll with centerless grinding Read Entire issue Published May 02, 2022 - 11:30am Author: Christopher Tate The operation can produce a countless variety of components. Read Article
Damping vibration for productivity Read Entire issue Published April 24, 2022 - 10:00am Author: CTE Staff Shop seeks way to create a fine surface finish and reduce secondary polishing. Read Article
Best role models for STEM Read Entire issue Published April 23, 2022 - 10:30am Researchers offer four recommendations designed to ensure that STEM role models motivate students of all backgrounds and demographics. Read Article
Simpler setups Read Entire issue Published April 20, 2022 - 11:00am Author: Christopher Tate Pursuing shorter setup times is worthwhile Read Article
10 options to automate a CNC mill Read Entire issue Published April 19, 2022 - 03:00pm Author: Craig Zoberis Deciding to automate can be a big investment. However, with proper preparation, the move may reap big rewards. Read Article
A little maintenance equals less downtime Read Entire issue Published April 15, 2022 - 04:00pm Author: William Leventon Shops that employ good maintenance practices will reap significant benefits. Read Article
Shop produces for land, sea and air Read Entire issue Published April 11, 2022 - 10:00am Meet family-run BVI Machining and how Esprit helps keep this modern shop running. Read Article
Cost cutting Read Entire issue Published April 07, 2022 - 06:00pm Author: Alan Richter Indexable insert tools and techniques reduce costs while maintaining process reliability. Read Article
Robotics for beginners Read Entire issue Published April 05, 2022 - 04:00pm Author: William Leventon One step and an Ethernet cable is all it takes to integrate LoadMate Plus into your shop. Read Article
Automation for aerospace Read Entire issue Published April 04, 2022 - 12:00pm Author: Rob Johnson Automated deburring can meet demands for high quality in the aerospace industry. Read Article
Accelerating assembly checks Read Entire issue Published March 21, 2022 - 11:00am Author: CTE Staff Alignment laser system helps Hurco increase the accuracy and speed when inspecting and verifying machine tools Read Article
Damage control Read Entire issue Published March 20, 2022 - 08:00am Author: Holly B. Martin Tool monitoring not only prevents breakage but drives down costs. Read Article
Machine learning for material design Read Entire issue Published March 17, 2022 - 06:00pm Researchers develop a new way to train a machine learning model to predict the properties of a material using less data. Read Article