Virtual 3-D models improve simulation
Get with the Program column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
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Small shop’s high ideals yield big results
Talking Shop article as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Cutting Tool Review
Cutting Tool Review as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Pedal to the metal: General Industry Coverage
Users reap the rewards of high-speed milling when the elements of the machining system complement each other.
Solutions for long-range linear motion
Machine Technology column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Deciphering the donut deflector: General Industry Coverage
Shop Operations column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Avoiding holding penalties: Inspection Efficiency
When selecting toolholders for endmills, a sidelock holder or an ER collet may be the best choice, with alternatives offering a new twist.
Workholding product review: 5-Axis Machining
The CTE staff offers a workholding product review.
Machine Tool product review for June 2012
The CTE editorial staff offers a machine tool product review.
Turning and hobbing combined
END USER: Mercury Marine, (920) 929-5000, www.mercurymarine.com. CHALLENGE: To increase productivity when machining driveshafts and propeller shafts. SOLUTION: A lathe with a hob assembly.
Tool for faster service
END USER: Fox Valley Metrology Ltd., (920) 426-5894, www.foxvalleymetrology.com. CHALLENGE: Providing faster service when repairing hand-held instruments. SOLUTION: A honing tool that allows repairing measurement instruments at a customer's site. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Brush Research Manufacturing Co. Inc., (323) 261-2193, www.brushresearch.com.
Software increases spindle utilization: Drilling Performance
END USER: Mainland Machine, (805) 543-7149, www.mainlandmachine.com. CHALLENGE: Increase spindle run times. SOLUTION: CAM system that enables efficient programming when machining with custom fixture plates.
