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Multisoft: Turning Performance
CAM and simulation software packages enable productive programming of multitasking machines—particularly as they become 'ultratasking' machines.
Tackling Triple Nickel: General Industry Coverage
When it comes to milling aerospace parts made from Ti5553, difficulty is in the eye of the beholder.
Thoughts on acquiring equipment: People & Companies
Manager's Desk column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at various considerations when examining equipment…
Machining strategies for difficult materials
Machine Technology column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine offers machining strategies for difficult-to-cut materials.
Machining rings around the competition
Part Time column for February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at a shop that machines tungsten-carbide wedding, engagement and personal rings.
Workbench and working comfort basics
Shop Operations column from February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine discusses the importance of comfortable workbenches and worktables.
The 10 percent dressing rule
Grinding Doc column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains the 10 percent grinding rule and offers other grinding advice.
Turning Vertical
Turning a lathe vertical can be a productivity turn for the better—for large and small parts.
High-Velocity Grind: General Industry Coverage
Strategies for grinding HVOF-coated aerospace parts.
No penalty for holding: Drilling Performance
END USER: Bob's Design Engineering Inc., (503) 648-7418, https://www.bdeinc.com.
Boosting beam production: Inspection Efficiency
END USER: HITCO Carbon Composites Inc., (800) 421-5444, www.hitco.com.
Automated honing boosts production: General Industry Coverage
END USER: Sonic Industries Div., Sargent Aerospace & Defense Group, (310) 532-8382, www.sargentaerospace.com.
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