Articles & Columns

Using the design of experiments process for QC on the shop floor.

Machine Technology column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Appropriate scenarios for applying a reamer when finishing holes.

The development of large diamond wheels for machining large parts.

Superabrasive tools can be applied to efficiently machine carbon fiber-reinforced plastics.

Ask the Grinding Doc column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Manager's Desk column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Riten Industries Inc., (800) 338-0027, www.riten.com

Shop Operations column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Texas shop's waterjet cutting capabilities help protect U.S. soldiers.

END USER: HydraForce Inc., (847) 793-2300, www.hydraforce.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize reliability and flexibility when machining hydraulic manifolds. SOLUTION: Software that simulates and verifies NC toolpaths. SOLUTION PROVIDER: CGTech, (949) 753-1050, www.cgtech.com

Is your shop like a clean room? It could be.

Shop Operations column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Get with the Program column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

A long boring tool can cause vibration, so deep holes can be deep trouble. But several strategies can minimize vibration.

END USER: The M.K. Morse Co., (800) 733-3377, www.mkmorse.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate dirt and debris from machine coolant when grinding cermet-tipped saw blades. SOLUTION: Filtration system capable of removing particles to 1μm. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Transor Filter USA, (800) 354-3040, www.transorfilter.com

Manager's Desk column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Part Time column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Machinist's Corner column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

END USER: North America Clutch Corp., (414) 267-4000, www.noram-clutch.com. CHALLENGE: Lower manufacturing costs. SOLUTION: An automated turning center. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Amada Machine Tools America Inc., (847) 797-8700, www.amadamt.com; Progressive Machinery Inc., (414) 577-3200, www.progressivemachinerywi.com