Articles

Articles • March 1, 2011

Tips for supplying shop air

The Shop Operations column from the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering covers the steps necessary to effectively supply compressed air in a metalworking shop.

Articles • March 1, 2011

Adapt or die

Lead Angle is the editorial opinion for Cutting Tool Engineering. The editorial this month examines the myth that the U.S. doesn't manufacture anything anymore.

Articles • February 1, 2011

Machining rings around the competition

Part Time column for February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at a shop that machines tungsten-carbide wedding, engagement and personal rings.

Articles • February 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Tackling Triple Nickel

When it comes to milling aerospace parts made from Ti5553, difficulty is in the eye of the beholder.

Articles • February 1, 2011

Turning Vertical

Turning a lathe vertical can be a productivity turn for the better—for large and small parts.

Articles • February 1, 2011

Multisoft

CAM and simulation software packages enable productive programming of multitasking machines—particularly as they become 'ultratasking' machines.

Articles • February 1, 2011

High-Velocity Grind

Strategies for grinding HVOF-coated aerospace parts.

Articles • February 1, 2011 • Keith Jennings

Thoughts on acquiring equipment

Manager's Desk column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at various considerations when examining equipment acquisitions.

Articles • February 1, 2011 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

The 10 percent dressing rule

Grinding Doc column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains the 10 percent grinding rule and offers other grinding advice.

Articles • February 1, 2011

Machining strategies for difficult materials

Machine Technology column from the February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine offers machining strategies for difficult-to-cut materials.

Articles • February 1, 2011

Workbench and working comfort basics

Shop Operations column from February 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine discusses the importance of comfortable workbenches and worktables.

Articles • February 1, 2011

No penalty for holding

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