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Articles • December 1, 2011

Quantifying machine error motions

Quantifying machine tool error motions in this month's Machine Technology column by Dr. Scott Smith of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Articles • December 1, 2011

A smooth transition into microparts

The Talking Shop column in the December 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering offers an interview with the president of RS Precision Industries. Look for the print article here, as well as a link to more of the interview online.

Articles • December 1, 2011

Making the most of metal sawing

The Shop Operations column in the December 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine offers some tips when sawing metal.

Articles • December 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Supercool

Find out more about a cryogenic lubrication technology based on supercritical CO2 in this month's Look Ahead feature.

Articles • December 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Long, hard life

One of the Look Ahead features in this month's Cutting Tool Engineering magazine covers a new CBN superabrasive for grinding wheels that extends wheel life and lowers grinding forces.

Articles • December 1, 2011

No more blowups

END USER: Marquardt Engineering Inc., (847) 669-0690, www.marquardt-eng.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate chatter to prevent indexable inserts from blowing up and causing catastrophic tool body failure when drilling 4150 prehardened steel. SOLUTION: A new drill body and inserts. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Tungaloy America Inc., (888) 554-8394, www.tungaloyamerica.com

Articles • December 1, 2011

Magnetic attraction

END USER: The TMF Center, (765) 762-1000 CHALLENGE: Reduce setup and changeover times when machining large parts. SOLUTION: A modular magnetic workholding system. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Techniks Inc., (877) 354-3837, www.techniksusa.com

Articles • October 1, 2011

Fast and Furious

Manufacturers large and small develop strategies to quickly redesign and machine new parts for military customers.

Articles • October 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Enter the Matrix

Tools and techniques for engraving 2-D data matrix bar codes on machined metal parts.

Articles • October 1, 2011 • Kip Hanson

Mighty Fine

Fine finishing with a wire EDM eliminates need for secondary operations.

Articles • October 1, 2011

Vision Quest

How microscopes and vision systems are used in machine shops for noncontact inspection and measurement.

Articles • October 1, 2011

Calculated Decisions

Statistical analysis of metalcutting data can help shops select the right indexable insert geometry.