Measuring is a snap Read Entire issue 01/12/2021 Author: Brandt Taylor Measuring diameters is a fundamental machinist task. Here's a technique to ensure your measurements are correct. Read Article
Swivel or suffer the consequences Read Entire issue 01/11/2021 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc: Grinding flat on flat almost always produces pain and suffering. Read Article
Shop profile: The art of parts Read Entire issue 01/06/2021 A prototyping shop relies on CAD/CAM software and advanced cutting tools to combine innovation and art. Read Article
Picking eyes for robots Read Entire issue 01/05/2021 Author: William Leventon The Eyes system from OnRobot A/S eliminates the need for expensive fixture carts used to position parts for robotic picking. Read Article
Embracing slot diversity Read Entire issue 01/05/2021 Author: Alan Richter Various tools and techniques can maximize productivity when slot milling. Read Article
Future might see e-Organics Read Entire issue 12/29/2020 Author: Ken Schnepf New organic material promises faster technology. Read Article
Shrinking cycle times Read Entire issue 12/28/2020 Author: CTE Staff Shrink-fit holders further reduce cycle times in high-speed machining centers Read Article
Toolholding system delivers efficiency Read Entire issue 12/23/2020 Author: CTE Staff Rego-Fix's PG toolholding collet system solves shop's pullout problem. Read Article
Manufacturing withstands pandemic hit Read Entire issue 12/23/2020 Author: Alan Richter COVID-19 has upended major manufacturing industries, especially transportation-related ones. Read Article
Reduce regenerative chatter Read Entire issue 12/16/2020 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. How varying the wheel and/or workpiece rpm reduces chatter risk. Read Article
Manufacturing opportunities knocking Read Entire issue 12/15/2020 Author: Brandt Taylor The time is ripe to expand domestic manufacturing. Read Article
Capable combos Read Entire issue 12/09/2020 Author: William Leventon Today’s multitasking machines offer more reasons than ever to combine normally separate operations. Read Article
Going deep and cellular Read Entire issue 12/08/2020 Deep-hole drilling and automation make for productive work cells. Read Article
Lathe-robot redesign Read Entire issue 12/02/2020 Author: William Leventon CSD-300II front-facing, twin-spindle lathe from Fuji Machine America Corp. sports a variety of new and improved features. Read Article
Pay attention to abrasives Read Entire issue 12/01/2020 Author: Christopher Tate Abrasives play a significant part at a modern metalworking shop, but process design, optimization and safety aspects frequently are overlooked. Read Article
Tiny chip delivers large Read Entire issue 10/29/2020 Author: Ken Schnepf A 1.5 mm × 1 mm chip that consumes just 28 microwatts and has a range of up to 21 m has potential for manufacturing applications. Read Article
Robotic automation fills a need Read Entire issue 10/28/2020 Author: Craig Zoberis Automating two mills in a six-machine cell, we could turn around his inconsistent output. Read Article
Surface finish on A36 steel Read Entire issue 10/27/2020 Author: John Saunders The challenge for this ProvenCut recipe was to achieve an acceptable—or even excellent—finish with a tool length-to-diameter ratio of 5-1. Read Article
Tool balancing basics Read Entire issue 10/21/2020 Author: Yesenia Duran A balanced tool can help tremendously to reduce costs. Read Article
Grooving can be bumpy Read Entire issue 10/16/2020 Author: Christopher Tate Cutting grooves is one of the more challenging turning operations performed by machinists. Many scrapped parts and broken tools later, Christopher Tate shares important lessons about grooving. Read Article