Bigger and Better
Strategies and tools for enlarging holes.
Author
Bill Kennedy
Bill Kennedy, based in Latrobe, Pa., is a former contributing editor for Cutting Tool Engineering. He has an extensive background as a technical writer.
Contributing Editor
Light-Heavyweight Machining
Machine tool requirements for cutting large, lightweight titanium parts. Machining centers fulfill demand for heavyweight machining of difficult-to-cut, lightweight workpieces.
Just Looking
Monitoring systems can boost output and reduce tool and machine costs.
Evolution of the Species
Trend toward greener vehicles is changing materials, designs of parts.
Larger Issues
Big machine tools for making big parts.
All Together Now: Step-NC
STEP-NC: A more advanced, data-rich language designed to overcome the current standard for defining the movement of machine tool axes.
Time to Cell?
Companies discuss strategies for maximizing use of manufacturing cells.
Superabrasive Tools: Apply Directly to Workpiece
A review of superabrasive tool technology and application tips to help shops beat the headaches of machining difficult-to-cut materials.
CNC: Custom Control
CNC developments to satisfy specific requirements. CNC makers enhance and adapt their technologies to serve a range of shop needs.
Molding’s Dark Side
Keys to lights-out production of molds. Today's moldmakers can apply equipment, processes and strategies that let them turn on the machine, turn off the lights and go home.
Progress vs. Production
Integrating new technology without disturbing production schedules. With demand for aerospace parts booming, can machine shops risk using new technology to boost productivity?
Wall Smart
Thin-wall milling isn't for the faint of heart, but techniques exist for performing it efficiently.