Boring: Calculating deflection Read Entire issue 07/23/2019 Author: Edmund Isakov, Ph.D. Eliminating chatter, especially when boring deep holes, is one of the greatest machining challenges. Read Article
Part manufacturer seeks to oust weak machining link Read Entire issue 07/18/2019 Rotary broach that lasts for 1,000 parts helps company enable lights-out machining. Read Article
Unorthodox machining odds and ends Read Entire issue 07/17/2019 Author: James Harvey Try these tips from machinist and moldmaker James Harvey in your shop. Read Article
Turn out the lights on wire EDMing Read Entire issue 07/16/2019 Author: Kip Hanson Of all machining processes, wire EDMing is perhaps best suited for lights-out manufacturing with one exception, slugs. Read Article
Spindle sensor enhances safety Read Entire issue 07/11/2019 Author: William Leventon B-Safe from Balance Systems detects collisions during machining, preventing damage to parts and machine. Read Article
Additive approach to machining Ti6Al4V Read Entire issue 07/10/2019 Author: Alan Richter Tool blanks are printed to make cutters to machine titanium. Read Article
Catching ‘22’: Beat the challenges of titanium Read Entire issue 07/09/2019 Author: Alan Richter Effectively machining titanium alloys requires suitable cutting tools, machine tools and monitoring systems. Read Article
Focusing on high-speed inspection Read Entire issue 07/03/2019 Author: Robert Weinstein With the new Taglens-T1 varifocal lens, manufacturers can achieve high-throughput noncontact parts inspection. Read Article
Extended-reach toolholders remain a requirement Read Entire issue 07/02/2019 Author: Holly B. Martin Multiple-axis machines increase workpiece accessibility but some jobs still require these specialized toolholders. Read Article
Extending tool lifetimes Read Entire issue 07/01/2019 Author: Robert Weinstein Swedish researchers break down the causes of tool coating degradation. Read Article
Keeping the family together Read Entire issue 06/26/2019 Author: Keith Jennings Keith Jennings reflects on the for better or worse nature of family businesses. Read Article
Cooling OD burn Read Entire issue 06/25/2019 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc: Using a wheel with too large of a grit size and dressing dull likely the cause of OD burn—not bad cooling. Read Article
Shop seeks to maximize machine tool investment Read Entire issue 06/20/2019 Kennametal answers with turret-adapted clamping units and quick-change toolholders. Read Article
Technology tames gear trouble for machine shops Read Entire issue 06/19/2019 Author: Kip Hanson Make mill/turn lathes and multitask machines into gear-cutting workhorses. Read Article
Bet on waterjet Read Entire issue 06/18/2019 Author: Christopher Tate Abrasive waterjet machining can be a terrific complement to more traditional machining processes. Read Article
Efficiently remove material Read Entire issue 06/13/2019 Author: David Conigliaro Dynamic Motion application provides constant chip load machining with efficient cutting conditions. Read Article
Automated data capture slow to sell Read Entire issue 06/12/2019 Author: William Leventon Despite automation's advantages, the machining industry has yet to put down the pen and paper. Read Article
Machine tools tap AI Read Entire issue 06/11/2019 Author: William Leventon Artificial intelligence is showing promise in a variety of machining-related applications. Read Article
STS takes tool coatings in-house Read Entire issue 06/05/2019 Author: Alan Richter Toolmaker launched its coatings division a year ago with a $2.2M investment. Read Article
High-performance tool coatings provide vital protection Read Entire issue 06/04/2019 Author: Del Williams Specialty coatings extend tool life when cutting nonferrous materials. Read Article