Up vs. down grinding
December 2010 Grinding Doc column in Cutting Tool Engineering answers questions from our readers.
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Finding harmony in stable cutting
December 2010 Machine Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering observes the importance of the frequency of the sound in resolving chatter.
The keys to manufacturing recovery
December 2010 Talking Points column in Cutting Tool Engineering is a Q&A with Carlos Cardoso, chairman, president and CEO of Kennametal Inc.
Shop tips for part designers
December 2010 Shop Operations column in Cutting Tool Engineering offers tips for design engineers who would like to start to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.
Adjustable Grind
More flexible grinding machines allow part manufacturers and toolmakers to fine-tune their production processes.
Superhard vs. Superhard
Toolmakers combine technologies to meet growing demand for PCD tools.
Moving On Up
After a wrenching 2009, when parts manufacturers saw precipitous sales declines and orders and sales of machine tools and cutting tools also dropped sharply, the U.S. metalworking industry experienced a relatively strong recovery in 2010. Demand for manufactured products in developing markets, a rebound in the domestic auto market and inventory rebuilding by companies that had been holding off on orders helped fuel the recovery.
Veteran’s Assistance
New materials and improved part manufacturing help maintain and upgrade aging military aircraft.
Small-Scale Thinking
Nanotechnology opens up new coating possibilities and performance.
Burning Higher Volumes
Better technology boosts use of EDMs for production applications.
Inspection To Go
A look at portable measurement technologies and their applications.
Recycling on the Rise
It's never been easier to recycle cutting tools, which produces both cost savings and environmental benefits.