Texas shop goes for a spin
Increase machining consistency and reduce setup and changeover times to increase throughput. A multiple-pocket, selectable tool body.
Trumpf standardizes on tool data system
Boost production efficiency while reducing time, waste and cost. A tool data management system.
Speed meets performance: General Industry Coverage
A new arc technology for depositing smooth PVD coatings on cutting tools.
Connecting the dots: General Industry Coverage
A system to share real-time data between a lathe's CNC and bar feeder.
Salary rebound: Industry Trends & Analysis
Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's biennial salary survey for 2014 shows the earnings of metalworking professionals heading upward.
Making the invisible visible: Inspection Efficiency
A tool inventory management system shows who's using what and for what purpose.
Gear maker solves tool puzzles
Increase chip control and prolong tool life when producing gears. Switching inserts.
The wind whispers bigger: Drilling Performance
Machine larger and more complex parts for the energy industry. A horizontal boring mill for machining parts up to 10' long.
CNC upgrade drives engine maker’s productivity
Extend the life cycle of machine tools that produce engine crankshafts and cylinder blocks. Upgraded CNC systems.
Height of accuracy: General Industry Coverage
A noncontact, standoff-height sensing system for waterjet machines.
Hard chrome replacement: General Industry Coverage
An environmentally friendly material coating with an extremely high bond strength.
Rain rider: JDA Aqua Cutting and JDA Custom offer both machining services and motorcycle-related products
The manufacturing industry has a long tradition of machine shop employees wanting to be their own boss and starting their own shops. Gary Lee took a similar path but with a twist.
