March 2011
Articles in this issue
Adapt or die
Lead Angle is the editorial opinion for Cutting Tool Engineering. The editorial this month examines the myth that the U.S. doesn't manufacture anything anymore.
Tips for supplying shop air
The Shop Operations column from the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering covers the steps necessary to effectively supply compressed air in a metalwork…
Handling material problems as they arise
Get With The Program column for the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at software that can handle material problems as they arise.
Warning track for stability limit
The Machine Technology column from the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering eyes importance of establishing a warning track for a machine tool's stabil…
Fixturing 101
Machinist's Corner column from the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering tackles the essentials of part fixturing.
Experienced vs. cheap workers
Manager's Desk column from March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering considers whether experienced or low-wage workers make the most economic sense.
Dedicated fixtures simplify pump housing machining
END USER: Weir Minerals North America, (608) 221-2261, www.weirminerals.com. CHALLENGE: Streamline workholding and machining of 12', 5,000-lb. cast iron pump h…
Right tool for the job
END USER: Behlen Industries LP, (204) 728-1188, www.behlen.ca. CHALLENGE: Reduce maintenance requirements for a plasma cutting machine that the builder no long…
Know how to hold ’em
END USER: The Boeing Co., www.boeing.com. CHALLENGE: Boost productivity and reduce setup time when machining carbon fiber-reinforced plastic aircraft component…
Cutting Time for Facing
Comparison between calculating cutting time when facing at a constant cutting speed vs. a constant rpm.
Small But Mighty
New technology opens up new applications for small HMCs.
Hunting for Reliability
Hunting Energy Services not only machines oil and gas drilling components—it assembles and repairs the tools that do the work.
Power Surge
Manufacturing parts for the nuclear energy industry, which is growing globally, is expected to expand in the U.S. as well. Three shops explain their strategies…
The Hole Edge
Machining a clean, straight and in-tolerance hole through a part is not the only requirement for many holemaking applications. In many cases, hole entrances an…