Know how to scale down Read Entire issue Published July 07, 2021 - 06:00pm Author: Alan Richter Effective holemaking with microdrills requires a well-adjusted approach, especially for chip evacuation. Read Article
The skyline's the limit for this grinder Read Entire issue Published July 06, 2021 - 11:00pm Author: William Leventon The ShapeSmart model NP50 is a five-axis “pinch/peel” grinding machine from Rollomatic that features unique technology for turning out nonround parts. Read Article
Boring: Never dull start to finish Read Entire issue Published July 01, 2021 - 12:00pm Author: William Leventon Finishing boring processes with the right tools boosts accuracy and surface quality. Read Article
Fixturing a big ring Read Entire issue Published June 28, 2021 - 12:00pm Author: CTE Staff Part manufacturer seeks solution to effectively hold a large workpiece on a vertical machining center. Read Article
Maximize existing resources Read Entire issue Published June 22, 2021 - 11:00am Author: Craig Zoberis Robot integrations help manufacturers see what's really happening on the shop floor. Read Article
Training on demand Read Entire issue Published June 21, 2021 - 01:30pm Author: Alan Richter Online training offers an alternative, as well as complementary, way to learn machining and programming. Read Article
Making turbines more efficient Read Entire issue Published June 16, 2021 - 02:30pm Author: CTE Staff Scientists in Japan study metals with niobium silicide in hopes of developing more high-tolerant turbine components. Read Article
All about aluminum Read Entire issue Published June 15, 2021 - 10:15am Author: Christopher Tate Aluminum is light, clean and easily machined, which is why machinists enjoy working with it. Read Article
Safe in the JetCam nest Read Entire issue Published June 09, 2021 - 09:30am Company finds stable and consistent solution for all of its machines with JetCAM Expert nesting software Read Article
Part marking 'on the fly' Read Entire issue Published June 07, 2021 - 10:30am Author: William Leventon Automated laser marking keeps part production moving. Read Article
Turning on a budget Read Entire issue Published June 03, 2021 - 03:30pm Author: William Leventon Hobbyists and professionals looking for an economical option for machining small parts can turn to Palmgren Read Article
Moldmaking multitasking Read Entire issue Published June 01, 2021 - 09:15am Modern moldmaking must be efficient. Read Article
Milling shaft keyways Read Entire issue Published May 24, 2021 - 11:00am Author: Brandt Taylor Try this timesaving setup procedure for milling keyways, flats or other features on shafts. Read Article
Keep machines running with modular workholders Read Entire issue Published May 19, 2021 - 01:00pm Author: Alan Richter Modular, quick-change workholders suit the requirements for low-volume, high-mix parts manufacturing. Read Article
Organic molecules help cutting Read Entire issue Published May 17, 2021 - 10:30am Researchers at Purdue University have come up with a solution for cutting 'gummy' metals Read Article
Inspection systems get friendly Read Entire issue Published May 12, 2021 - 09:00pm Author: William Leventon Tool inspection and measurement systems are more capable and easier to use than ever. Read Article
Dress in the front or rear? Read Entire issue Published May 10, 2021 - 05:30pm Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc says there are four factors to consider: stiffness, cycle time, chatter and alignment Read Article
5 reasons to upgrade to vit-CBN Read Entire issue Published May 07, 2021 - 10:30am Author: Augusto Naruse Advice is given for switching from conventional vitrified grinding wheels to vitrified CBN when cylindrical grinding. Read Article
Lathes to watch Read Entire issue Published May 04, 2021 - 11:00am Author: William Leventon Two state-of-the-art Swiss-style lathes from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. are capable of precise cutting. Read Article
EDMing pros outweigh the cons Read Entire issue Published May 03, 2021 - 09:00am Author: Christopher Tate When electrical discharge machining is required, the disadvantages don't mean a thing. Read Article