Fastened for flight: Drilling Performance
Some of the most critical parts found in an airplane are also the smallest and most abundant.
Twin-spindle machining centers deserve a second look
To maximize productivity, a twin-spindle machining center is great, but a shop must be prepared.
How to eliminate machining saddle burrs
Tired of sharp, ragged edges on holes and other part features? Get the right tool and know the proper technique for the job.
The benefits of multifunctional metrology
Multisensor measurement systems can increase throughput while eliminating errors
Ream a ‘hole’ lot better with replaceable heads
Replaceable heads represent the next step in the evolution of reaming.
3D Printing: Hybrid machines put ‘done in one’ on the table
Are hybrid machine tools the next big step in the evolution of manufacturing?n
Productive presetting
If you use a CNC lathe or machining center to set tool lengths, you may want to go offline.
Prototyping picks up speed with metal 3D printing
Today's metal powder bed printers make it possible to produce prototype and low-volume production parts from various metals.
Swiss-style CNC lathes gaining popularity
Machine shops enjoy additional opportunities with sliding headstock lathes.
Turn out the lights on wire EDMing
Of all machining processes, wire EDMing is perhaps best suited for lights-out manufacturing with one exception, slugs.
Technology tames gear trouble for machine shops
Make mill/turn lathes and multitask machines into gear-cutting workhorses.
CT scanning changes the game in metrology
The ability to peer inside machined parts allows metrologists to make better decisions faster.
