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Articles • September 1, 2011 • Kip Hanson

High-density workholding can squeeze more productivity from your machining center

Since the dawn of CNC milling, machinists have been trying to squeeze more parts onto the table and position them quicker. That's because to a machinist, it's all about reducing setup time and cranking out more parts per hour.

Articles • September 1, 2011

Now in 3-D

Special glasses are not required, but other considerations apply in 3-D abrasive waterjet machining.

Articles • September 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Mag Miles

'Lightweighting' vehicles through the use of magnesium parts can improve vehicle mileage and impact resistance, among other benefits.

Articles • September 1, 2011

Tapping into Medical

Tapping medical parts requires unique considerations not required in general-purpose machining.

Articles • September 1, 2011

Straight to the Pointe

Pointe Precision creates opportunity with new machines and skilled employees.

Articles • September 1, 2011

A Fine Grind

Technology, experience and attitude breeds grinding success—on a very small scale.

Articles • September 1, 2011

Cleared for takeoff

END USER: Superior Drilling Products, (435) 789-0594, www.superiordrillingproducts.com. CHALLENGE: Without prior experience, program a multitask machine. SOLUTION: Using CAM software with online training resources and local support. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: CNC Software Inc., (800) 228-2877, www.mastercam.com; Remote Machine, (801) 942-2792, www.remotemachinecnc.com

Articles • September 1, 2011

Savings through oscillation

END USER: Houston Precision Process LLC, (713) 856-0510. CHALLENGE: Efficiently saw aerospace-grade materials while minimizing material waste. SOLUTION: Oscillating bandsaw technology. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Simonds International Corp., (978) 424-0100, www.simondsinternational.com

Articles • September 1, 2011

Which way to recovery?

CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks laments the long and winding road to economic recovery in this Lead Angle editorial in the September 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • September 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Designer coats

A high-ionization technology that enables enhanced customization of tool coatings.

Articles • September 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

A bright idea

A heat-treat process to anneal and bright age-harden stainless steels without breaking vacuum.

Articles • September 1, 2011 • Keith Jennings

Observant eyes, ears of a retired dad

Observations of a retired shop owner can help improve your shop.