Taking it to Titanium
Reaming titanium is a challenging task, but new tools can give shops an edge as they battle this difficult-to-machine material.
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MultiMax: Turning Performance
Getting the most from multitask machines requires knowing whether the parts a shop produces are appropriate for the technology, selecting and training the right employees and applying the correct tools.
Tackling Titanium
Maximizing productivity and calculating required machining power when facemilling titanium alloys.
USCTI business outlook exclusive: Industry Trends & Analysis
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.
3-D CAD benefits machine shops
Get with the Program column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
The inner workings of lathes
Shop Operations column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
Using Stability Lobe Diagrams to Control Chatter
Stability lobe diagrams help shops estimate spindle-speed zones that reduce chatter risk. This guide explains what they show and how to use them practically.
I should have stayed in bed
Machinist's Corner column for the May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
One company, one staff, one mission
Manager's Desk column for the May 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Straight to a round
Parts manufacturers should head straight to their high-strength round inserts to turn nickel-base alloys.
Fighting back: Drilling Performance
Despite economic turmoil, vertical machine tool builders are keeping their customers and themselves in the game with new technology, services and added value.
Clean, green and lean: Turning Performance
Shops can be both lean and green by using work cell-based approach to parts washing and environmentally friendly cleaning compounds and technologies.
