Articles

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Keith Jennings

Keeping distance when managing

A challenge arises when a worker is promoted to manage a group of what were previously his coworkers. It's not an easy situation to tackle and much thought should be given to how this arrangement may impact personal relationships.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Done with one

Eliminate applying two countersink tools and a tap to complete a machining operation. A combination tool that countersinks and thread mills.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Steady in the pocket

Eliminate premature insert breakage and premature wear when facemilling. A facemill body with pockets that accurately seat inserts.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

If it ain’t broke, fix it

Reduce cycle time when slot milling an A-36 steel part. A 4-flute, solid-carbide endmill for roughing and finishing in one pass at full slot width and depth.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Tom Lipton

More tips for operating a CNC mill

Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers additional tips for operating a CNC milling machine.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Christopher Tate

Implementing single-piece part flow

The Shop Technology column in the June 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains how a shop transitions from batch processing to machining parts one at a time.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Kip Hanson

Are you dense?

The benefits of high-density workholding.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Matt Tegelman

Evolving toward digital

Boring tools with a digital readout aren't the standard in U.S. shops, but their use is growing.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Susan Woods

Clean sounds

For manufacturers looking to effectively clean their parts, industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems are a sound option.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Kip Hanson

Bird’s eye view

If you're not monitoring the condition of your CNC equipment, you're machining in the dark.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Quality turn

The quality of the sealing, braking and bearing systems must be considered when specifying a rotary table.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Matthew Ricotta

Stop calling it a presetter!

The May 2013 Get With The Program column addresses the benefits of CNC tool measuring and presetting software.