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A balanced tool can help tremendously to reduce costs.

Cutting grooves is one of the more challenging turning operations performed by machinists. Many scrapped parts and broken tools later, Christopher Tate shares important lessons about grooving.

CNC programmer looks for ways to produce more parts in less time—and hopefully reduce operating costs for customers long the way.

There are cutting tool considerations when machining molds and other complex components using hybrid manufacturing technology.

Hybrid manufacturing technologies require CAD/CAM software.

With Universal Robots' ActiNav kit, shops can automate without major integration and programming efforts.

Whether heavy, tall, light or small, lifting and moving parts can be a challenge.

Learn about the origin, definition, and practical applications of the Joule, a key energy unit in physics and engineering.

Want to eliminate grinding burn? Installing a refrigeration system won't do it.

Companies partner against COVID-19 to develop reusable metal filters for respirators.

When two universal turning centers hit their replacement age, this machine shop took it to the next level with twin spindles and triple turrets.

Holding parts for machining on a milling machine can be challenging, especially long, skinny parts.

The selection process is often one of trial and error working to optimize the combination of machine, cutting fluid, cutting parameters and grinding wheel.

Microengraving requires balancing cutting tool characteristics and machine capabilities.

Name remains the same but these well-equipped machines are new from top to bottom.

When designing parts, considering the manufacturing process can result in a better product, reduced cycle time and lower costs.

With the cancellation of IMTS, web-based video reports will take center stage. Fortunately for our audience, Cutting Tool Engineering has been building just such a video library for over a decade.

Swiss-style machines are attracting plenty of buyers and might be right for you.

Picking the threading process for difficult-to-machine materials can be hard.

An indexable-insert drill improves insert strength and process reliability.