May 2011
Articles in this issue
Will tinkering ever get another chance?
Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks recalls an era when repairing things was still in fashion.
Cutting back spotfacing cycle time
END USER: Fulflo Specialties Inc., (937) 783-2411, www.fulflo.com. CHALLENGE: Increase tool life in back spotfacing of stainless steel hydraulic relief valve b…
Killing setup time
END USER: Highland Products Corp., (440) 352-4777, www.highlandproducts.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce setup time when employing high-pressure coolant for Swiss-style …
Maximizing global competitiveness
END USER: Alpha Machining and Grinding Inc., (704) 871-2183, www.alphamachiningandgrinding.com. CHALLENGE: Achieve cost savings through multiple process improv…
Stamina enhancement
The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at an exoskeletal arm support for manual metalworking and other manipulation tasks.
Softening hard gage costs
The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at a gaging system that offers an alternative to traditional dedicated gaging.
Finite element analysis for tool designers
The Get With The Program column for the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at designing cutting tools using finite element analysis.
Identifying workpiece materials
The Shop Operations column from the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering addresses the importance of identifying workpiece materials with sight and touch.
Maximum speed may be the worst speed
The Machine Technology column in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering suggests that maximum spindle speed may not be the best option.
Point and Shoot
Five-axis machining on a vertical machining center doesn't have to be complicated.
Ground Round
Developments in superabrasive grinding wheels for producing ceramic balls.
Don’t take hearing for granted
Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren cautions others not to take their hearing for granted in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Push and shove to generate business
A little or a lot of pushing and shoving is important when it comes to managing and directing the operations of a machine shop, according to the Manager's Desk…
Fine Form
Cold forming is a fast, chipless way to make parts.
Hard Prep
Various edge preparations are available for PCBN inserts when hard turning, but not all are equal.
Smooth Operations
Superabrasive wheels add science to the art of polishing.
Head start
Adjustable finish boring heads allow for a range of diameters to be machined with one tool. Finish boring can take some time but achieves tight hole tolerance …