Articles & Columns

The Grinding Doc responds to a shop that is cylindrical-plunge grinding a threadlike shape into tungsten carbide, and is getting grinding burn on the leading face, but not the trailing face.

Eliminate applying two countersink tools and a tap to complete a machining operation. A combination tool that countersinks and thread mills.

Overlooked areas can improve indexable-insert cutting tool performance.

Reduce cycle time when slot milling an A-36 steel part. A 4-flute, solid-carbide endmill for roughing and finishing in one pass at full slot width and depth.

The Shop Technology column in the June 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains how a shop transitions from batch processing to machining parts one at a time.

A challenge arises when a worker is promoted to manage a group of what were previously his coworkers. It's not an easy situation to tackle and much thought should be given to how this arrangement may impact personal relationships.

Getting a handle on heat in high-speed spindle bearings.

A review of metalworking products as compiled by the editors of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers additional tips for operating a CNC milling machine.

CAM systems generate innovative toolpaths to quickly remove large amounts of material when endmilling.

Eliminate premature insert breakage and premature wear when facemilling. A facemill body with pockets that accurately seat inserts.

Implementing automated pallet systems in small and medium-size shops can reduce labor costs and increase profitability.

An inline, noncontact measurement system for 100 percent inspection of vehicle wheels.

A new vitrified-bond technology for grinding wheels.

If you're not monitoring the condition of your CNC equipment, you're machining in the dark.

For manufacturers looking to effectively clean their parts, industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems are a sound option.

Reduce insert costs and simplify insert reordering and stocking. Consolidate the number of ISO-standard inserts applied.

Boring tools with a digital readout aren't the standard in U.S. shops, but their use is growing.

Consistently produce complex cutting tools, even when unattended machining. A cellular grinding oil filtration system.

The future of machining is bright, but perhaps with a different generation of employees and a leaner business model than before.