Alan Richter

Articles • August 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Erosion Efficiency

Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter includes a grinding machine that enables a PCD- or PCBN-tipped cutting tool to be processed in one setup for his August 2011 Look Ahead column.

Articles • August 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Assistance from a distance

Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter mentions a new augmented reality system that offers on-site technicians assistance from a distance in his Look Ahead column for the August 2011 issue.

Articles • July 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

A Polished Cut

Monocrystalline diamond inserts for imparting high-polish finishes.

Articles • July 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Longus Tool Vita

A nanocomposite coating that significantly extends tool life.

Articles • July 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Up to Speed

Advanced machine technology requires advanced training options.

Articles • June 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Fiber vs. Fiber

Machining fiber-reinforced composite materials with fiber and other types of lasers can be an effective option.

Articles • June 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Look Ahead: Hard and sticky

Technology for applying a hydrogen-free DLC with high adhesion.

Articles • June 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Look Ahead: Fibrous alloys

Composite toolholders and boring bars.

Articles • May 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Hard Prep

Various edge preparations are available for PCBN inserts when hard turning, but not all are equal.

Articles • May 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Stamina enhancement

The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at an exoskeletal arm support for manual metalworking and other manipulation tasks.

Articles • May 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Softening hard gage costs

The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at a gaging system that offers an alternative to traditional dedicated gaging.

Articles • April 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Gold is the metal

CTE Editor Alan Richter covers a unique insert clamping mechanism and seating configuration in his April 2011 Look Ahead column.