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Machine maintenance

03/13/2023

Author:

Christopher Tate

A strong maintenance routine is important.

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Analyzing regenerative chatter

03/09/2023

Author:

Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

The first step to battling chatter is understanding its cause.

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Real-time data shines a light

03/07/2023

Author:

Alan Richter

Machine tool monitoring systems provide real-time visibility of a shop floor.

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Boring with a milling machine

03/06/2023

Author:

Brandt Taylor

Techniques to make a bore to accept an SKF 6207 ball bearing unit

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Drilling deep

03/03/2023

Take a deep dive into deep-hole drilling.

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Math/science identities and careers

02/20/2023

Survey shows that the odds of enrolling in a STEM major were 1.78 times larger for students with a science identity in ninth grade.

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Automation and quality control

02/14/2023

Author:

Jim Hranica

Leverage Internet of Things integrations to help tracking and control parts

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More reasons for reuse

02/13/2023

Author:

William Leventon

Take advantage of options that make it simpler and cheaper to recycle fluid

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Measuring large

02/10/2023

Author:

CTE Staff

New CMM from LK Metrology doubles company's parts measuring volume

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Rebuild to spin again

02/09/2023

Author:

Alan Richter

Repair and remanufacturing services bring new life to damaged spindles.

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Robot resistance lessens

02/07/2023

Author:

Craig Zoberis

CNC machine-tending robots catching on faster than the CNC machine ever did

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Toolholding tips

02/03/2023

Author:

Christopher Tate

Experience is the best teacher.

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Swiss-style machine line expands

02/01/2023

Author:

William Leventon

Mazak Corp.'s Syncrex series now includes 16 models and four machine sizes.

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Machining with a lighter touch

02/01/2023

Author:

Sangram Dash

Add tool life and productivity advantages to facemilling and unrepeated shoulder milling for automotive manufacturing.

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Sustainable mass finishing

01/24/2023

Author:

CTE Staff

Energy-efficient dryer and centrifugal cleaning system from Rösler provide mass finishing in an efficient, sustainable manner

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Boosting supply chain resilience

01/23/2023

Institutions and industry leaders partner to make targeted supply chain improvements using robotic and automation solutions.

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Automating the toolroom

01/19/2023

Author:

Brendt Holden

Use automation and digitization for maximum quality and sustained success in the setup of tooling assemblies.

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Change it up with modular boring bars

01/13/2023

Author:

Alan Richter

These adaptable tools can effectively finish a variety of holes in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

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Case hardening do-it-yourself

01/10/2023

Author:

Brandt Taylor

How to case-harden steel inexpensively and quickly using an acetylene torch.

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More efficient broaching

01/09/2023

Author:

Marco Morgado

Here are three tips for when you don’t have enough time to tool up a new machine or job.

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