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Alan Richter

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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Assistance from a distance: Design & Engineering

Article August 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Assistance from a distance: Design & Engineering

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.

Erosion Efficiency: Inspection Efficiency

Article August 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Erosion Efficiency: Inspection 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.

Bursting Bubbles: General Industry Coverage

Article August 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Bursting Bubbles: General Industry Coverage

Controlling foam when applying high-pressure coolant requires trade-offs to achieve effective metalcutting.

A Polished Cut: General Industry Coverage

Article July 15, 2011 Alan Richter

A Polished Cut: General Industry Coverage

Monocrystalline diamond inserts for imparting high-polish finishes.

Longus Tool Vita

Article July 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Longus Tool Vita

A nanocomposite coating that significantly extends tool life.

Up to Speed: 5-Axis Machining

Article July 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Up to Speed: 5-Axis Machining

Advanced machine technology requires advanced training options.

Look Ahead: Hard and sticky

Article June 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Look Ahead: Hard and sticky

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

Look Ahead: Fibrous alloys: General Industry Coverage

Article June 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Look Ahead: Fibrous alloys: General Industry Coverage

Composite toolholders and boring bars.

Fiber vs. Fiber: Drilling Performance

Article June 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Fiber vs. Fiber: Drilling Performance

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

Stamina enhancement: Drilling Performance

Article May 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Stamina enhancement: Drilling Performance

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

Softening hard gage costs: CMM Inspection

Article May 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Softening hard gage costs: CMM Inspection

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

Hard Prep: Turning Performance

Article May 15, 2011 Alan Richter

Hard Prep: Turning Performance

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

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