Straight to a round
Parts manufacturers should head straight to their high-strength round inserts to turn nickel-base alloys.
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One company, one staff, one mission
Manager's Desk column for the May 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
I should have stayed in bed
Machinist's Corner column for the May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
Using stability lobe diagrams
Machine Technology column for May 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering
The inner workings of lathes
Shop Operations column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
3-D CAD benefits machine shops
Get with the Program column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
USCTI business outlook exclusive
The members of the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) predict a tough year ahead for the industry, according to a spring survey conducted by the organization.
Lights on
Quality Mould Inc., a maker of molds for glass products such as lamps and headlights, thrives by leveraging its skills and using advanced technology.
Burr tabs
The cost of burrs in manufacturing are surprisingly high. Tracking and reducing costs or--better yet--minimizing burr formation can improve productivity.
Small runs, big benefits
Process monitors—either vibration or digitally based—help parts manufacturers save money and ensure quality on small production runs.
Special projects
Challenging Swiss-style machining jobs can require specialty collets or novel applications of standard workholding.
Tools of the trade
Rough-and-ready grinding calculations and an opinionated Viking help quickly determine appropriate grinding parameters.