Extending tool lifetimes
Swedish researchers break down the causes of tool coating degradation.
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Technology tames gear trouble for machine shops
Make mill/turn lathes and multitask machines into gear-cutting workhorses.
Cooling OD burn: General Industry Coverage
The Grinding Doc: Using a wheel with too large of a grit size and dressing dull likely the cause of OD burn—not bad cooling.
Efficiently remove material: Design & Engineering
Dynamic Motion application provides constant chip load machining with efficient cutting conditions.
STS takes tool coatings in-house
Toolmaker launched its coatings division a year ago with a $2.2M investment.
High-performance tool coatings provide vital protection
Specialty coatings extend tool life when cutting nonferrous materials.
Machine tools tap AI
Artificial intelligence is showing promise in a variety of machining-related applications.
Keeping the family together: People & Companies
Keith Jennings reflects on the for better or worse nature of family businesses.
Diffusion bonding is cool: Design & Engineering
This additive manufacturing process is helping machine shops create parts with complex internal cooling channels.
Plant retools machining process
FlexCNC machine mills, drills, taps and bevels large or long workpieces.
Fluid recycling can aid profits
Prioritize metalworking fluids when market factors reduce profit margins.
The difficulties of tapping: Drilling Performance
Mastering this machining operation requires a lot of research and consultations.
