Beyond tried-and-true tool holding Read Entire issue 10/13/2022 Author: Alan Richter Selecting the right toolholder for an application requires understanding some of the available options to enhance accuracy. Read Article
Shedding light on lasers Read Entire issue 10/11/2022 Author: William Leventon Lasers offer major steel-cutting advantages, but there are also reasons to pass. Read Article
All-in-one tool grinder Read Entire issue 10/05/2022 Author: William Leventon Rollomatic's six-axis GrindSmart 660XW allows users to employ an ultralean process that eliminates the need for multiple machines and setups. Read Article
Meshing CAD with CAM Read Entire issue 10/04/2022 Author: Matt Kelly Powerful mesh creation and editing capabilities deliver a new class of modeling tools. Read Article
A stronger ‘sandwich’ Read Entire issue 09/23/2022 Southern Illinois University researcher has a $200,000 grant to improve the ultrastrong sandwich materials hidden in car panels and airplane wings Read Article
Up-grinding vs. down-grinding Read Entire issue 09/22/2022 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc analyzes a case where choosing up or down makes a big difference. Read Article
New cobot loads up Read Entire issue 09/22/2022 Author: William Leventon The UR20 cobot from Universal Robots A/S handles double the payload of the current model Read Article
Multifunctional milling cutter Read Entire issue 09/20/2022 Author: CTE Staff Tungaloy helps shop reduce cycle time and number of cutting tools needed for complex part build. Read Article
Retain talent with training Read Entire issue 09/15/2022 Author: Christopher Tate Training is expensive, but so is not training Read Article
Robot to the rescue Read Entire issue 09/12/2022 Author: Alan Richter Automation is available to eliminate dull, dirty and dangerous tasks for workers at any size facility. Read Article
Ceramic surprises Read Entire issue 09/09/2022 Author: William Leventon Shops may be unaware of these ceramic cutter applications and developments. Read Article
A little math equals a lot of safety Read Entire issue 09/07/2022 Author: Brandt Taylor Machine economically and safely by estimating the forces involved with aggressive metal removal. Read Article
High-speed holemaking Read Entire issue 09/05/2022 Author: Frank Burke Tooling advances quicken the pace. Read Article
Protective material is lighter Read Entire issue 08/24/2022 A new foam-like material could be a game-changer for helmets, body armor and automobile and aerospace parts. Read Article
What's in store for manufacturing? Read Entire issue 08/23/2022 Author: Alan Richter Manufacturers expect wages to grow at a record rate as companies struggle to attract and retain workers. Read Article
Automation: Beyond the obvious Read Entire issue 08/22/2022 Author: Craig Zoberis Three benefits of automation that really can impact your machine shop. Read Article
Groovy kind of process Read Entire issue 08/18/2022 Author: Connor Benedict Grooving titanium alloys and heat-resistant superalloys requires experience and patience. Read Article
Four-fluted end mill extends tool life Read Entire issue 08/15/2022 Author: CTE Staff With an eye toward continuous improvement, MW Components - Columbus likes to test cutting tools and solve issues on problem jobs. Read Article
Industry 4.0 No Read Entire issue 08/11/2022 Author: Christopher Tate Without skilled craftspeople, the Fourth Industrial Revolution won’t have its anticipated impact. Read Article
Chip muncher Read Entire issue 08/09/2022 Author: William Leventon The MunchMan by Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions takes an aggressive approach to chip conveying and eliminating the dreaded bird's nest. Read Article