Becoming familiar with CAM: Turning Performance
Shop Operations column looks at the benefits of becoming familiar with CAM software.
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Proper mist collection necessary for shop floor safety
The metalworking fluids commonly applied during machining processes generate airborne mists that must be carefully controlled.
Rotary unions help deliver coolant to the cutting zone
Machine tool users wouldn't benefit from through-spindle coolant (TSC) without rotary unions, which bring together spinning and stationary components to improve coolant delivery.
IMTS is the place to check your wish list
The trade show of trade shows—IMTS—is coming to Chicago's McCormick Place.
Combination machines unlock capabilities
Combo machines bridge an important gap between manual and CNC equipment.
A tale of two cutting tools: solid and indexable-insert drills
A look at the strengths and weaknesses of solid and indexable-insert drills.
Generate consistent and accurate pricing
Generate consistent and accurate pricing with cost-estimating software
Ceramic composite cutting tools: are they tough enough?
Ceramic composite cutting tools are effective for machining heat-resistant superalloys and other challenging materials.
IMTS 2016 Preview: Metalworking Products
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Metalworking Products.
IMTS 2016 Preview: Tooling & Workholding
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Tooling & Workholding.
IMTS 2016 Preview: Machine Tools & Accessories
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Machine Tools & Accessories.
One-shot wonder: Turning Performance
END USER: General Products Corp., (260) 668-1475, www.general-products.com. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Haggard & Stocking Associates Inc., (800) 622-4824, www.haggard-stocking.com; Rigibore Inc., (262) 363-3922, www.rigiboreinc.com. CHALLENGE: Overcome the concerns of applying fixed-pocket, brazed-PCD boring tools. SOLUTION: Special "one-shot" adjustable boring tools that accept replaceable PCD inserts.
