AM industry: Are we there yet?
Tracking the tipping point for additively manufactured metal parts.
Editorial
Alan Richter
Alan Richter, a 40-plus-year veteran journalist, has spent the last 26 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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AM industry: Project partners
Project CAMPFIRE seeks to deliver a digital postprocessing solution for the automated finishing of 3D-printed parts.
Turn to form
Despite certain limitations, rotary broaching is a fast and accurate method to machine a polygon or other form.
ZOLLER Open House Focuses on Integrating Success
"Why do we do what we do?" asked Alexander Zoller, president of ZOLLER Inc., during his welcome and keynote address on the first day of the two-day ZOLLER Open House & Technology Days, which took place June 12-13 at the company's headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He answered, "It's in our blood."
The Flying Five
Five-axis machining is one of the core competencies needed to stay competitive in the aerospace market.
A tropical trade fair
FEIMEC 2024 featured more than 1,100 exhibitors from 37 countries.
A Tropical Trade Fair
The fourth edition of the biennial and Brazilian-based Feira Internacional de Máquinas e Equipmentos, or International Machinery and Equipment Exposition, took place May 7-11 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, which is billed as the largest exhibition center in Latin America at about 85,000 sq. m (914,932 sq. ft.).
Battery battle
Preparing for the electric vehicle battery energy source that comes out on top.
A firm grip
Key considerations when selecting a toolholder to optimize machine performance.
Crossing the Finish Line
Honing and superfinishing are two strategies for mass finishing parts.
Studer Kicks Out the Jams
Music was in the air at the press conference Fritz Studer AG held at its headquarters in Steffisburg, Switzerland, Feb. 9. With a theme of "The Sound of Studer," the Music Motion Meeting 2024 event began with presentations by the cylindrical grinding machine builder's board of directors: Jens Bleher, CEO; Sandro Bottazzo, chief sales officer; Daniel Huber, chief technology officer; and Stephan Stoll, chief operating officer.
A fluid choice
How water-miscible fluid and neat oil stack up when deep-hole drilling with high-pressure coolant.