Machine tools are not CMMs
Machine Technology column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
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Vibratory finishing of titanium alloy parts
Shop Operations column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
A multiple-ton rebuild
Part Time column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Turbocharging your toolpath
Get With The Program column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
The bright side of being fired
Machinist's Corner column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Tech swap
Creating awareness about productivity boosting machining technologies and implementing them are playing a major role in making military parts.
Flute insurance
Engineered coating combinations control heat and keep chips flying in dry-drilling operations.
Electrifying prototypes
Ability to machine intricate geometries and hard materials drives growing use of wire EDM prototyping.
Probing questions
While some may question its use, on-machine probing can reduce setup time while boosting in-process dimension control and enabling part verification.
Tool steels’ dual personality
The guidelines for turning of tool steels include both tool- and part-making applications.
Driving diesel developments
Machining large compacted graphite iron castings for diesel engine components is challenging, but applying the proper tools and techniques can help.
Grow in the dark
Even low-volume operations producing many different parts can benefit from lights-out production.