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Alan Richter, a 40-plus-year veteran journalist, has spent the last 25 years covering the metalworking industry for Cutting Tool Engineering and currently serves as its editor-at-large. Contact him at [email protected].

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Boring tools will be a focus in CTE
News October 18, 2017 Alan Richter
Boring tools will be a focus in CTE
In connection with my canvassing efforts to best focus the boring tools topic scheduled for the January issue of Cutting Tool Engineering, I spoke with Harvey Patterson, product development engineer at Scientific Cutting Tools Inc., Simi Valley, Calif.
Productive Times: Slicing through the challenge
Article October 15, 2017 Alan Richter
Productive Times: Slicing through the challenge
End User: DoubleStar Corp., (888) 736-7725, www.star15.com; Solution Provider: DP Technology Corp., (800) 627-8479, www.espritcam.com; Challenge: Write CNC programs to efficiently machine knives. Solution: 3D milling strategies in a CAM program.
‘Manufacturing Day’ every day
News October 12, 2017 Alan Richter
‘Manufacturing Day’ every day
The mood of MFG Day, the annual celebration of U.S. manufacturing that took place Oct. 6, doesn't cease after the plant tours and information sessions end and the participating students, parents and educators head home.
Open architecture CNC at Wisconsin manufacturing expo
News October 4, 2017 Alan Richter
Open architecture CNC at Wisconsin manufacturing expo
For those who want to enhance a CNC by adding capabilities, Chris Robson, applications engineer for Minneapolis-headquartered machine tool dealer Concept Machine Tool – (Delafield) Wisconsin, gave a presentation titled "What Else is Inside this Box? Open Architecture CNC." His seminar took place Oct.
Productive Times: Sold on a cell
Article September 15, 2017 Alan Richter
Productive Times: Sold on a cell
END USER: Niagara Gear Division of Gear Motions Inc., (716) 874-3131, www.gearmotions.com/locations/niagara-gear-division. CHALLENGE: Reduce lead times and enhance flexibility and control to meet customer delivery requirements.
High-pressure coolant breaks the vapor barrier
Article September 15, 2017 Alan Richter
High-pressure coolant breaks the vapor barrier
What would cause parts manufacturers not to want to extend tool life, increase speeds and feeds, enhance chip evacuation to avoid recutting, impart finer surface finishes and eliminate pecking when deep-hole drilling? Apparently, ignorance in the marketplace.
Productive Times: 5 days to ROI
Article August 15, 2017 Alan Richter
Productive Times: 5 days to ROI
END USER: Northeast Tool & Manufacturing, (704) 882-1187, www.northeasttool.us. SOLUTION PROVIDER: MachineMetrics, (413) 341-5747, www.machinemetrics.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce the time and manual inspection required to measure productivity. SOLUTION: A machine monitoring system.
Explosive deburring ideal for complex parts
Article August 15, 2017 Alan Richter
Explosive deburring ideal for complex parts
Machining manifolds generates numerous burrs, and removing them is no simple task. Basin Precision Machining attempted a variety of deburring methods, including waterjet, kinetic energy and the thermal energy method (TEM).
Manufacturing and its myths: Design & Engineering
Article August 15, 2017 Alan Richter
Manufacturing and its myths: Design & Engineering
Since the time CTE Editor Alan Richter started covering manufacturing for CTE in 2000, industry professionals have frequently informed him that manufacturing jobs typically pay more than most other professions, such as sales and low-level, white-collar jobs. Furthermore, he was told, they provide a multiplier, or ripple, effect—in which one manufacturing job produces numerous other jobs.

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