June 2012
Articles in this issue
Workholding product review
The CTE staff offers a workholding product review.
Machine Tool product review for June 2012
The CTE editorial staff offers a machine tool product review.
Turning and hobbing combined
END USER: Mercury Marine, (920) 929-5000, www.mercurymarine.com. CHALLENGE: To increase productivity when machining driveshafts and propeller shafts. SOLUTION:…
Tool for faster service
END USER: Fox Valley Metrology Ltd., (920) 426-5894, www.foxvalleymetrology.com. CHALLENGE: Providing faster service when repairing hand-held instruments. SOLU…
Software increases spindle utilization
END USER: Mainland Machine, (805) 543-7149, www.mainlandmachine.com. CHALLENGE: Increase spindle run times. SOLUTION: CAM system that enables efficient program…
Tips for turning parts on manual lathes, part 2
As a follow-up to my April column, here are additional tips for enhancing the operation of a manual lathe.
Workholding for nonround parts
When it comes to workholding, one size definitely does not fit all. For example, workholding setups for round parts have similarities to setups used for all ot…
Linear motion via ballscrew drives
Linear motion of machine tool axes is often achieved using screws and nuts.
Cranking up feed rates
I use resin- and metal-bond diamond wheels and used to manually stick them. Now our machine does it automatically and I don't have the "feel" to determine if t…
Recognizing worthy suppliers
My relationship with suppliers as of late can be summed up as, "no news is good news." Even so, just as we like to receive gratitude and recognition from our c…
Bombarding ceramics
A shot peening process that removes distortion from thin ceramic parts.
Flexible gear milling
A new method for producing gears on mill/turn machines
Replacement parts
Ceramic parts help solve problems caused by metal and plastic implants.
Charge ahead
Managing energy costs and improving energy performance requires an ongoing commitment.
Let’s get together
After being offstage for many years, U.S. manufacturing had better be ready for the limelight. Another large research study has found that, not surprisingly, m…
Under control
Understanding and controlling wheel truing and dressing forces when rotary plunge dressing.
Starter kit
Some holemaking technologies have eliminated the need for spot drills, but they're still useful when the 'perfect' hole is required.
Quality countdown
An industry veteran examines the top 10 issues for maintaining and enhancing quality control in parts manufacturing.