Advancements enable ceramic inserts to tackle machining applications
Advancements enable ceramic inserts to tackle difficult machining applications.
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Swiss Made: Drilling Performance
Tactics and tools for Swiss-style machining.
All Systems Go: Medical Manufacturing
Shop takes a 'systems' approach to holding microparts.
Critical Mass: Inspection Efficiency
Mass finishing parts at the machining center offers economic advantages.
Take Back Time: 5-Axis Machining
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing's investment in new capabilities pays off with benefits in cost cutting and increased productivity.
Adapt or die: Industry Trends & Analysis
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.
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.
Handling material problems as they arise
Get With The Program column for the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at software that can handle material problems as they arise.
Warning track for stability limit
The Machine Technology column from the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering eyes importance of establishing a warning track for a machine tool's stability limit.
Fixturing 101: General Industry Coverage
Machinist's Corner column from the March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering tackles the essentials of part fixturing.
Experienced vs. cheap workers: People & Companies
Manager's Desk column from March 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering considers whether experienced or low-wage workers make the most economic sense.
Dedicated fixtures simplify pump housing machining
END USER: Weir Minerals North America, (608) 221-2261, www.weirminerals.com. CHALLENGE: Streamline workholding and machining of 12', 5,000-lb. cast iron pump housings. SOLUTION: Dedicated fixtures that cut setup and machining cycle time while improving operator safety.
