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Evan Jones Thorne

Evan Jones Thorne, who served as associate editor of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine through February 2017, holds a bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Northern Illinois University. Evan joined Cutting Tool Engineering in October 2013.

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News December 7, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

A one-stop robot shop

As useful and commonplace as robots are in manufacturing, buying one is rarely a one-stop shopping experience. However, robot manufacturer Universal Robots A/S has launched a new service, UR+, which may change the way robots are bought and sold.

Article October 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Engineer-Speak: Inspection Efficiency

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing defines part geometry—and you should already know that.

Article September 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Net-Working with specialty subscription websites

Specialty subscription websites bring together job shops and manufacturers looking to sub out work.

Article August 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

One PVD coating technique with certain advantages

Most PVD coaters use cathodic-arc evaporation, in which an electric arc vaporizes the coating material from a cathode. The vaporized material condenses on the tool, resulting in a wear-resistant coating imbued with whatever qualities the coater is looking to impart to the tool.

Article July 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

A Simple Diagnosis: General Industry Coverage

It's not the most glamorous piece of equipment by any means, but the ball bar is a diagnostic tool used, in some form, to benchmark the performance of virtually every machine tool sold, according to Harold Schoch, vice president of technology and sales for Konecranes, Erlanger, Ky.

Article June 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Airing differences

Around for more than 100 years, air gaging is a mature technology that still has a place in modern shops.

Article May 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Manufacturers learn to invest in training

Every parts manufacturer, regardless of size, has some sort of training program, and programs are nearly as varied as the companies themselves. Whether it's something as simple as handing out a pamphlet about company policy or as involved as an apprenticeship program, it's just a given: Where there are employees, there is training.

Article April 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Pallet changers help VMCs hold their own in production environments

Vertical machining centers are machine shop mainstays, owing in no small part to their versatility, small footprint and relatively low cost. However, in high-volume environments, they tend to lag behind their horizontal counterparts. Fortunately, a pallet system provides a fairly simple fix.

News April 1, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Rise of the robots

One constant fear in regard to automation is that it will make human workers obsolete. Citing a 2013 University of Oxford study, University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Economics Michael Jones wrote that almost half of those employed in the U.S. are at risk of being replaced by automation over the next 10 to 20 years, with transportation, logistics and administration as the most vulnerable occupations.

Article March 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Testing, testing…: General Industry Coverage

How often should a metalworking fluid be tested? It depends. Metalworking fluid is used in most machine shops, because it aids in evacuating chips and cooling and lubricating the tool/workpiece interface. To optimize fluid performance, it must be maintained, which is done by testing a fluid for performance and chemistry.

Article February 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Overcoming five common challenges when turning

While it's nearly impossible to quantify the most common challenges or most important considerations when turning, experts agree that the five aspects of turning discussed below should be considered. It's important to note that each factor has the potential to impact the others.

Article February 15, 2016 Evan Jones Thorne

Aluminum can be hard to drill, despite its easy rep

When drilling, perhaps no variable is as important as the workpiece material. It dictates drill geometry and substrate, tool coating, coolant application, and speeds and feeds. While known for its relative softness and ductility, misconceptions abound among those who regularly drill aluminum.

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