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Managing hybrid spindle bearings
High-speed machining requires hybrid spindle bearings.
Getting the best out of bench work
Getting a grip on bench work.
Software makes tool design easier
New grinding software makes tool design easier.
Tapping Top Productivity
Machine tool builders discuss the development and evolution of drill and tap machines.
Boring Big
Horizontal boring mills are behemoth in size and flexibility.
DIY or outsource when applying finishes to parts?
Many manufacturers apply finishes such as black oxide, metal plating, adhesives and sealants to their parts. One key question is whether to apply those finishes in-house or outsource the operation. For many shops, the decision is based on part volume, cost of capital and practical considerations.
Groove Hard
Grooving hardened steel parts with PCBN cutting tools.
Have a business continuity plan
Manager's Desk Columnist Keith Jennings urges shops to consider having a business continuity plan in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Bursting Bubbles
Controlling foam when applying high-pressure coolant requires trade-offs to achieve effective metalcutting.
Testing cutoff wheels
Cutoff wheel manufacturer inquires about a testing program to evaluate his product in the August 2011 Ask the Grinding Doc column in Cutting Tool Engineering.
Managing your personal toolcrib
Shop Operations Columnist Tom Lipton addresses tool selection and managing your personal toolcrib in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.