Loose lips sink ships … and shops
Manager's Desk column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
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Template for comparing machines
Machine Technology column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
A tale of two worlds
Shop Operations column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
CAD frenzy vs. CAM phobia
Get With The Program column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
The best education
Machinist's Corner column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Flexible camshaft deburring
END USER: Honda of America Manufacturing Inc., (937) 498-4545, www.honda.com. CHALLENGE: Deburr camshafts to keep pace with engine production while enhancing workpiece flexibility. SOLUTION: A special deburring machine that's suitable for more than one size of camshaft combined with a magnetic conveyor to remove the fines. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Cinetic Automation Corp., (248) 477-0800, www.cineticusa.com
Racing to ROI with nesting software
END USER: Trek Bicycle Corp., (920) 478-2191, www.trekbikes.com. CHALLENGE: Improve material yields and speed generation of nesting patterns for carbon fiber composite parts. SOLUTION: CAM software that automatically generates nesting patterns to maximize material yields. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: JetCAM International s.a.r.l., +44 870 760 6469, www.jetcam.com
Skimming coolant costs
END USER: Tank Component Industries, (417) 831-5100, www.tankcomponents.com. CHALLENGE: Remove tramp oil that's contaminating coolant. SOLUTION: Portable oil skimmer that extends coolant life and minimizes the need to clean machines. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Abanaki Corp., (800) 358-SKIM, www.abanaki.com.
Accessories in action
Machine tool accessories can offer economical solutions to many tooling and machine setup issues. Used in combination with a machine that delivers the speed and features a shop needs, accessories can help improve productivity and reduce machine failures. This article examines the benefits of several key accessories, including spindle maintenance tools, toolholder maintenance tools, covers, indicator stands, chip fans, tool assembly devices and specialty workholding devices.
P/M powers auto parts
Machining P/M steels for powertrain parts is tough, but answers abound.
Testing the boss’ mettle
Manager's Desk column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
A promotion’s promise and pitfalls
Machinist's Corner column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.