Partnership by Design: Design & Engineering
Shops with CAD expertise can add value for customers.
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
Published content
Got Micro?: General Industry Coverage
Micro machine tools can be used for numerous applications, but manufacturers need to know the special considerations that come with operating them.
From Research to Reality: Research & Innovation
A machine tool research conference explained how today's R&D is shedding light on the future of manufacturing.
Collaboration Drives Cost-Effective Automation in Auto Parts
By fostering creativity and teamwork among its equipment suppliers, an auto parts maker creates cost-effective automation technology.
Transplant Transactions: General Industry Coverage
With the Big Three automakers facing hard times, transplants offer U.S. suppliers opportunities, challenges and a new way of doing business.
Winning at Setup: General Industry Coverage
Tool standarization, preplanning and documentation tactics help shops maximize productivity when setting up multitask machines.
Turning Tips for a ‘Supermaterial’
Like Superman, titanium has amazing stength. But is it kryptonite on the lathe?
Holding Patterns: General Industry Coverage
Demand grows for application-specific toolholders.
Combined Efforts: General Industry Coverage
Machine tool builders continue to improve mill/turn machines.
The Power of Light: Medical Manufacturing
A Cleveland manufacturer applies the power and precision of lasers to machine complex medical parts.
Breaking the Mold
U.S. moldmakers must adopt new business strategies to remain competitive.
High-Stake Machining
Producing "high risk" aerospace parts requires unique strategies and tactics.
