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Articles • August 1, 2012

Made (or not) in the USA

Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks ruminates over the "Made in America" debate that flared once again thanks to the U.S. Olympic team's uniforms.

Articles • August 1, 2012 • Alan Richter

Illuminating inspection

The Look Ahead column features an economical "structured-light" scanner for inspecting parts.

Articles • August 1, 2012 • Alan Richter

Freeform waterjetting

The Look Ahead column in the August 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering also features a "self-learning" control to automate abrasive waterjet milling.

Articles • August 1, 2012

Advancing cellular manufacturing

END USER: Kennametal Inc., (800) 446-7738, www.kennametal.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce lead times, manufacturing footprint and costs when making toolholders. SOLUTION: Work cells employing advanced multitask machine tools. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Methods Machine Tools Inc., (877) 668-4262, www.methodsmachine.com

Articles • August 1, 2012

New grinder boosts production capacity

END USER: ZPS-Frézovací Nástroje a.s., +420-576-777-510, www.zps-fn.com. CHALLENGE: Increase capacity when producing milling cutters. SOLUTION: A two-spindle, automated, high-speed grinder. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Erwin Junker Machinery Inc., (847) 488-0406, www.junker-usa.com

Articles • August 1, 2012

IMTS Preview: Machine tools and accessories

Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the machine tools and accessories that will be on display during the trade show.

Articles • August 1, 2012

IMTS Preview: Metalworking products

Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the metalworking products that will be on display during the trade show.

Articles • July 1, 2012

Avoiding holding penalties

When selecting toolholders for endmills, a sidelock holder or an ER collet may be the best choice, with alternatives offering a new twist.

Articles • July 1, 2012

Deciphering the donut deflector

Shop Operations column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • July 1, 2012

Solutions for long-range linear motion

Machine Technology column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • July 1, 2012 • Alan Richter

Pedal to the metal

Users reap the rewards of high-speed milling when the elements of the machining system complement each other.

Articles • July 1, 2012

Cutting Tool Review

Cutting Tool Review as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.