Articles

Articles • February 1, 2011

Boosting beam production

END USER: HITCO Carbon Composites Inc., (800) 421-5444, www.hitco.com. CHALLENGE: Increase productivity when machining composite parts. SOLUTION: A 5-axis machine tool optimized for the process. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Bertsche Engineering Corp., (847) 537-8757, www.bertsche.com

Articles • February 1, 2011

Automated honing boosts production

END USER: Sonic Industries Div., Sargent Aerospace & Defense Group, (310) 532-8382, www.sargentaerospace.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce cycle times while holding critical dimensional and finish tolerances. SOLUTION: Automated honing machine with superabrasive tools. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Sunnen Products Co., (800) 325-3670, www.sunnen.com

Articles • January 1, 2011

Hole in Four … or More

Drilling stacked materials, which have alternating layers of composites and metals, requires a careful strategy and the right tools.

Articles • January 1, 2011

Multi-Axis Access

Simplified application of five machining axes produces big cost savings in routine part making.

Articles • January 1, 2011

The Modern Art of Milling

Tips and techniques that can turn a standard milling job into a work of art.

Articles • January 1, 2011 • Keith Jennings

Let an Employment Agency Do It!

Manager's Desk Column from the January 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • January 1, 2011 • Michael Deren

Who knows what’s best for you?

Machinist's Corner column for January 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • January 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

A Structured Repair

With a structured cutting tool repair program, significant cost savings are realized while tool quality remains intact.

Articles • January 1, 2011

Modulated toolpaths for chip breaking

Machine Technology column from Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue discusses the need for modulated toolpaths to ensure chip breaking when turning.

Articles • January 1, 2011

Shop floors and lighting are critical

Shop Operations column for Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue addresses how the condition and maintenance of metalworking shops have a direct impact on efficiency and morale.

Articles • January 1, 2011

Liberating islands of manufacturing data

Get With The Program column for Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue covers the importance of networking all of the data in your shop.

Articles • January 1, 2011

Milling Mastery

Boosting milling productivity requires understanding the process.