January 2019
Articles in this issue
A closer look at boring combustion parts
Cutting tool manufacturers have been responding to the market and providing creative, effective solutions for boring holes.
Industry 4.0: Advantages of edge computing
The industrial internet of things would work better if computing tasks came down from the cloud.
The ins and outs of machine tool spindle maintenance
A robust spindle maintenance plan helps avoid unexpected repair bills and days or even weeks of downtime.
Industrial parts cleaning faces challenges
Evolving market needs and technical demands transform parts cleaning.
Industry 4.0: Making grinding machines smarter
Get an overview of a grinding process monitoring and diagnostics system.
Toolholder cures runout woes
This tool clamping system that virtually eliminates runout.
Tap passes the acid test
General-purpose tap achieves reliability while eliminating twisted swarf and short tool life woes.n
Putting a damper on vibration
Look Ahead: The Self-Tuning Mass Damper from MAQ and its adaptable polymers help curb machine inefficiencies
What a drag it is getting old
Machinist's Corner: A torn rotator cuff, a torn bicep and arthritis won't keep Michael Deren off the shop floor for long.
5 stages of automation collaboration
Shop Operations: Safety the key to humans and robots working together.
Alexa and Siri, meet Athena for machining
Machine Technology: New voice-enabled digital assistant can make it easier to learn about, operate and maintain a machine tool.
Leverage relationships outside the shop
Manager's Desk: Networking can offer relief from the manufacturing grind and the blinders it can create.
Our secret weapon
Lead Angle: The key to the future is to adapt as a media company and be available on all the media channels our audience uses.