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Articles • January 20, 2025 • Andrew Schiller

New Modern Machining Course

Utah Tech's new Modern Machining course bridges the gap between theory and industry, equipping engineers with hands-on skills for real-world success.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Custom Fixturing for a Harley

Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Big, Dull Grits Bad, And Other Tips

The Grinding Doc addresses questions about large grits versus small grits, the pros and cons of overhead dressers, and avoiding natural frequencies.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Tom Stamborski

Consider Your Financing Options

For various financing scenarios, shop owners must consider the different products that can be utilized and the impact they may have on business operations.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Alan Richter

Discover key coolant insights for smarter machining

Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Christopher Tate

Economics Of Drilling

Labor is the largest expense in a machine shop, which is why every shop must balance tooling costs and labor efficiency to optimize drilling operations.

Articles • January 20, 2025

How innovative tooling enhances cost-effectiveness

Economics of Drilling Sidebar: the SUMOCHAM line of drills are designed to enhance productivity, precision and cost-efficiency.

Articles • January 20, 2025

Selecting the correct drilling tool

Economics of Drilling Sidebar: Selecting the right drill to reduce costs and enhance productivity depends on the material and production requirements.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Alan Richter

Therapeutic Equipment

For medical parts, get the right machine tool to effectively make complicated 3D forms, tiny part features and faces with aesthetically pleasing surfaces.

Articles • January 20, 2025

Shot Blasting Into The Future

Rosler Metal Finishing provides a shot blast machine to help a German company efficiently impart a fine surface finish on 3D-printed orthopedic arm braces.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Alan Richter

A Fluid Approach

Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Custom Fixturing

Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.