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Christopher Tate

Christopher Tate is the owner of Tate Engineering, a Natchez, Mississippi, firm that helps manufacturers solve efficiency problems. Tate, who earned master's degree in industrial technology from Mississippi State University, has 32 years of experience in the metalworking industry.

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Email: chris23tate@gmail.com

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Articles June 15, 2013 Christopher Tate

Implementing single-piece part flow: General Industry Coverage

The Shop Technology column in the June 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains how a shop transitions from batch processing to machining parts one at a time.

Articles May 15, 2013 Christopher Tate

Single-piece flow the way to go

Single-piece flow keeps production moving, according to the Shop Technology column in the May 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles April 15, 2013 Christopher Tate

Thin is in when cutting metal

In last month's column, the Shop Technology column observed that chip thinning is one of the key concepts programmers and machinists should understand. Presented in this month's column is further discussion about how chip thinning can enhance productivity.

Articles March 15, 2013 Christopher Tate

Boost cutting efficiency with training

Dynamic and aggressive cutting tool demonstrations are common at trade shows. Toolmakers present phenomenal displays, where chips spark and fly and machines move at feed rates that seem impossible. In other words, they demonstrate high-speed machining.

Articles February 15, 2013 Christopher Tate

Cutting costs with tool reconditioning

High-performance cutting tools can provide increased efficiency and productivity, but they can also be a drain on tooling budgets. Cost-justifying these tools often requires regrinding and reconditioning them when they are worn or damaged. A successful reconditioning program reduces tooling costs by extending life as long as possible.

Articles December 15, 2012 Christopher Tate

Achieving flexible workholding: Turning Performance

Combustion components from Mitsubishi Power Systems had never been built outside of Japan until Savannah Machinery Works opened its doors in November 2010. We were in the unique and challenging position of having to develop every manufacturing process from scratch while maintaining a tight production schedule.

Articles October 15, 2012 Christopher Tate

Limiting tool vendors boosts efficiency

The debut Shop Technology column focuses on limiting toolcrib items and vendors to boost productivity.

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