Articles

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Evan Jones Thorne

Selecting surface-hardening methods

The choice of selective suface-hardening methods depends on workpiece size, shape material and application, but they can be grouped in two main categories: thermal and mechanical.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Kip Hanson

Head in the cloud

One of the functions of the cloud is to provide software programs to users without the hassle of actually installing it. Instead, a Web browser or small bit of software known as a client is used to share information with a group of computers or servers. These servers are housed in one of thousands of data centers around the world, facilities with security measures in place and tended by IT acolytes dedicated to the care and feeding of huge mainframes.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

When more is better

Simultaneous machining on two to four spindles enhances efficiency and lowers the cost per part for high-volume production.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Steven Weeks

Metrology software

Metrology software offers unique benefits.

Articles • October 1, 2014

Tide turning in tech training?

Pundits have long said that U.S. machine shops and parts manufacturers need skilled candidates to fill thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of available jobs. The problem, it's alleged, is getting people interested in manufacturing in the first place.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

So long bactericide

Metalworking fluids formulated to be bactericide-free and nearly odorless.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

As the U turns

A U-axis system that enables complete machining of a part on one standard machine tool without rotating the workpiece or moving it to a lathe.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Dr. Scott Smith

Preloading ball nuts

The advantages of preloading ball nuts.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Michael Deren

Continuing what we started

Whether we're machinists, programmers, manufacturing engineers or material scientists, we need to prepare our replacements, urges Machinist's Corner Columnist Michael Deren in the October 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Keith Jennings

IMTS was a worthy experience

IMTS is a spectacle full of machining and related technologies that will excite anyone in this business, observes Manager's Desk Columnist Keith Jennings in the October 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

Relying on rapid-fire micrographs

CHALLENGE: Increase QC efficiency when inspecting composite auto parts. An automated opto-digital microscope.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

Organizing inventory to keep product flowing

Improve inventory control and consolidate hundreds of cabinets and drawers for storing tooling and gages. SOLUTION: An automated storage system integrated with inventory management software.