Illuminating inspection
The Look Ahead column features an economical "structured-light" scanner for inspecting parts.
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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.
The real cause of burn
Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger addresses a shop's question about the real cause of grinding burn.
Defining chucks used for turning
The August 2012 Workholding column defines the many chucks used for turning.
Threading on the manual lathe
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton shares a few tricks for cutting threads on a manual lathe.
Importance of tool presetting
Machine Technology columnist Dr. Scott Smith covers the importance of tool presetting.
Managing in the middle: People & Companies
Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings says effective management during calm periods is still as important as crisis management.
Tooling and workholding
Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the tooling and workholding products that will be on display during the trade show.
Really big show: Turning Performance
IMTS 2012, the premier U.S. metalworking show, is expected to be one of the largest ever.
Multi Grind: Turning Performance
Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods.
Viva vending: Turning Performance
Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check.
Groove milling
While it may have different names, groove milling can be an effective way to perform slotting and slitting.
