Tension testing or calculation: Turning Performance
Shop Operations column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
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Positive restructuring efforts: People & Companies
Manager's Desk column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Breath of fresh air
END USER: Cameron International Malaysia, 65-6865-2977, www.c-a-m.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce coolant usage and rancidity. SOLUTION: A coolant recycling system that uses a continuous overflow process and ozone injection to prevent bacteria growth. SOLUTION PROVIDER: PRAB, (800) 968-7722, www.prab.com
Verify and trust: General Industry Coverage
END USER: HydraForce Inc., (847) 793-2300, www.hydraforce.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize reliability and flexibility when machining hydraulic manifolds. SOLUTION: Software that simulates and verifies NC toolpaths. SOLUTION PROVIDER: CGTech, (949) 753-1050, www.cgtech.com
Restoring a massive machine
END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Riten Industries Inc., (800) 338-0027, www.riten.com
Experimental machining
Using the design of experiments process for QC on the shop floor.
Getting reaming right: Drilling Performance
Appropriate scenarios for applying a reamer when finishing holes.
To the max: General Industry Coverage
Texas shop's waterjet cutting capabilities help protect U.S. soldiers.
Grinding large
The development of large diamond wheels for machining large parts.
High-fiber diet: Drilling Performance
Superabrasive tools can be applied to efficiently machine carbon fiber-reinforced plastics.
Enabling product line expansion: People & Companies
END USER: The M.K. Morse Co., (800) 733-3377, www.mkmorse.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate dirt and debris from machine coolant when grinding cermet-tipped saw blades. SOLUTION: Filtration system capable of removing particles to 1μm. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Transor Filter USA, (800) 354-3040, www.transorfilter.com
Maintaining the productivity party
END USER: North America Clutch Corp., (414) 267-4000, www.noram-clutch.com. CHALLENGE: Lower manufacturing costs. SOLUTION: An automated turning center. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Amada Machine Tools America Inc., (847) 797-8700, www.amadamt.com; Progressive Machinery Inc., (414) 577-3200, www.progressivemachinerywi.com
