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Pros and cons of different guide ways
Scraping is one of the oldest and most historically significant metal-removal processes, notes Dr. Scott Smith in his Machine Technology column of the September 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Heading to the show of shows
Machinist's Corner Columnist Michael Deren ponders the ability of machine tool builders to step up their game whenever new tooling becomes available.
When a loss isn’t such a loss
Manager's Desk Columnist Keith Jennings reminds all owners and managers that while losing key members of the staff may seem stressful, a silver lining exists when a they leave because such an event can be a blessing in disguise.
Hommer hits a homer with grinders
Increase complexity of ground parts while maintaining tight tolerances. CNC cylindrical grinding machines.
Coolant bursts bubble on foam problem
Eliminate coolant foam and chip accumulation in chucks and increase coolant pressure. A nonfoaming coolant.
Advanced coating advances tapping
Eliminate tool breakage when tapping stainless steel. A tap with a new multiple-layered coating and an advanced chamfer geometry, rake and flute form.
More tips for effective finishing
Shop Operations Columnist Tom Lipton shares more tips and tricks for effectively performing finishing work.
Getting ‘goodies’? Make sure they’ll be used
Do your homework when adding labor-saving devices to your shop, urges the Shop Technology column in the September 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Finding the grinding sweet spot
The sweet spot is where the grits in a grinding wheel optimally penetrate the workpiece to form a chip -- not too deep and not too shallow.
Higher gear
Gear makers embrace indexable-insert tools.
Fill in the gaps
Tapered-pipe applications call for interrupted-thread taps.