May 2015
Articles in this issue
Fresh face of manufacturing
The Talking Shop column this month offers a conversation with a fresh "face of manufacturing."
Train to retain
Train your workers to sharpen their skills and keep them on the job, suggests this month's Shop Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Applying flame straightening
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton addresses flame straightening corrections in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
New drill hits a homer
Reduce cycle times when machining hydraulic components. A solid-carbide, through-coolant drill that orients the margins radially.
Breaking the QC bottleneck
Eliminate a bottleneck when inspecting parts. Work cells equipped with coordinate measuring machines and dedicated, quick-change fixtures.
Symposium promotes growth
While writing his Manager's Desk column for the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, Keith Jennings attended a 3-day symposium hosted by a key …
Is your next robot a cobot?
In this month's Machinist's Corner column, Michael Deren discusses his research into robots for one application and noticed other applications that also appear…
Control cuts cycle time
The Machine Technology column looks at how inertia active control cuts cycle time.
Crank up the bore
The Look Ahead section in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine features an asymmetric line boring bar.
Sensory perception
The Look Ahead section in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine also presents a sensory toolholder for wireless, in-process measurement of cu…
Scalable CAM technology tips
This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine considers the advantages of scalable CAM software.
Managing chips doesn’t have to be hard work
Chips ahoy: Move, shred or pack them -- moving chips doesn't have to be hard work.
Flexible manufacturing systems for growth
Steelville Manufacturing Co. uses flexible manufacturing systems to enhance machine tool productivity and continue growing.
Maintaining a cultural connection
Whether they are large or small, successful cultures have the ability to pass on knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. Peerless Precision In…
Coolants for challenging cuts
Coolants and lubricants for challenging cuts.