Articles & Columns

Reconfigurable manufacturing systems gain ground in the automotive sector.

Customization is changing the aluminum-wheel market.

Hydrostatic bearings improve 6-axis tool grinding.

Deciding whether up or down grinding is right for an application.

Multitasking machine helps manufacturer meet demands of changing market.

Some new ways to approach remote monitoring.

New technologies boost appeal of retrofitting size-control systems.

Tooling and equipment options for deep-hole drilling cost-effectively.

By expanding into machining exotic alloys, shops can attract new customers and better serve existing ones.

CTE's third biennial salary survey tracks workers' worth.

Fundamentals of bore gages and choosing the best one for the job.

Strategies for minimizing tool chatter.

Obtaining a fine surface finish when high-speed machining.

How viscosity affects grinding oil performance.

Selecting and making the most of an angle head when other tooling can't get the job done.

A comparison of two processes for brazing PCBN onto carbide.

The latest grades of polycrystalline diamond mix coarse and fine particles to increase packing density and yield a more continuous cutting edge.

Considerations when purchasing a parts-cleaning system.

Pros and cons of monoblock tooling.

Advantages of phenolic-resin bonds for superabrasive grinding wheels.