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Keeping concentric: General Industry Coverage
The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine leads off with a look at a through-coolant, shrink-fit chuck.
Transmitting tool
The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering also looks at a mechatronic cutting tool for large back counterboring and back…
Buying time: Turning Performance
Using standard tooling on a CNC lathe means leaving money on the table, according to the cover story in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering…
Clearing the air
Oil mist filtration for machine tools makes for a cleaner working environment and better operating conditions for machines.
Fine choice: Medical Manufacturing
How moldmakers select the right cutting tools, toolholders and machine tools.
Tool finder
Tracking down the right tool turns a nightmare job into a dream at AB CNC Services & Consulting.
Wrap it up: General Industry Coverage
Machined metal parts require packaging to protect them in demanding handling, shipping and storage situations, including humid and outdoor environments.
Protecting the small valuables: People & Companies
If an employee makes up his mind to borrow or take something without permission, chances are he'll get away with it, cautions the Manager's Desk column in the…
Measuring machine errors with a ball bar
A telescoping ball bar is a simple, but useful device that provides a quick and inexpensive way to characterize machine tool errors.
Shop develops self-leveling clamp: General Industry Coverage
The Workholding column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine shares the story of a shop facing a machining requirement for finishing…
Working with CNC equipment: Inspection Efficiency
Anybody with half a brain can immediately see the usefulness of computer-controlled equipment.
Thin is in when cutting metal
In last month's column, the Shop Technology column observed that chip thinning is one of the key concepts programmers and machinists should understand.
Choosing the proper CBN grit size
The Grinding Doc tackles a common mistake made by shops using CBN wheels is that they choose a grit size that's too large and then take drastic actions to…
Flying high with diamond hones
Efficiently remove scale from the bearing surface of a high-volume, 9310 alloy steel part.
Following an error-free path: Turning Performance
Confirm toolpath programming is free of errors.
Salvaging cylinders: General Industry Coverage
Resurface scratched and rusted cylinder barrels in-house.
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