Finite element analysis in the supply chain
As component design optimization tasks flow down the supply chain, finite element analysis programs proliferate.
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A Turn to the Exotic
END USER: Toolcraft Inc., (360) 794-5512, www.tcprecision.com. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Mil-Tec Inc., (800) 564-5832, www.miltecusa.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce cycle time when machining an aluminum part. SOLUTION: A progressive form tool applied on a horizontal machining center.
Wear or When
END USER: Windings Inc., (800) 795-8533, www.windings.com. SOLUTION PROVIDER: West Ohio Tool Co., (937) 842-6688, www.westohiotool.com. CHALLENGE: Extend tool life when drilling a high-silica part. SOLUTION: A solid, cross-center PCD-tipped drill.
Generate consistent and accurate pricing
Generate consistent and accurate pricing with cost-estimating software
CAM software sticks the landing
END USER: Ramona Enache, +31 634-824-992, www.tothepointer.com; SOLUTION PROVIDERS: DP Technology Corp., (800) 627-8479, www.espritcam.com; Logicad Solutions srl, www.logicad.ro; CHALLENGE: Design metal parts for a wine glass that sticks into the ground. SOLUTION: CAM software that defines all the machining operations, cutting tools and machining parameters.
Raptor has a voracious appetite
END USER: RJ Enterprises, (310) 327-8127, www.rjenterprise.net; SOLUTION PROVIDER: Kyocera Precision Tools Inc., (800) 823-7284, www.kyoceraprecisiontools.com; CHALLENGE: Reduce cycle time when roughing a fuel sensor made of 304 stainless. SOLUTION: Switching from a ½"-dia., 4-flute solid-carbide endmill to a 5⁄8"-dia., indexable-insert endmill.
Hand-in Glove Robotic Technology
Cutting Tool Engineering's September 2016 Look Ahead section features a robotic glove to enhance the strength and dexterity of human assemblers.
(Polyn)urban Renewal
A Look Ahead piece in the September 2016 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine looks at a topography-based, design-optimization tool kit aimed at simplifying design for manufacturing.
Overcoming the skills gap
People in the industry continue to proactively do something about overcoming the skills gap, and I'd like to highlight two such efforts.
The evolving technology of tool presetting
A close look at the evolving technology of tool presetting.
Net-Working with specialty subscription websites
Specialty subscription websites bring together job shops and manufacturers looking to sub out work.
Becoming familiar with CAM
Shop Operations column looks at the benefits of becoming familiar with CAM software.