Michael Deren

Articles • September 1, 2009 • Michael Deren

Tough times need not be painful

You can find out that times are tough by reading the newspaper but it really hits home when your company downsizes you. That was recently the case for me and about 30 others at the company I worked for.

Articles • July 1, 2009 • Michael Deren

Tool Testing Done Right

Cutting tool tests performed by vendors are an excellent resource, and I've used them many times.

Articles • May 1, 2009 • Michael Deren

I should have stayed in bed

Machinist's Corner column for the May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering

Articles • March 1, 2009 • Michael Deren

Now is the Time for Opportunity

Machinist's Corner

Articles • January 1, 2009 • Michael Deren

How far have we come with quality?

Improvements in inspection equipment and techniques have evolved dramatically over the years.

Articles • May 1, 2004 • Michael Deren

Face Facts

Face drivers can cut setup times in half.

Articles • September 1, 2003 • Michael Deren

Hole Choices

Hole finishing: boring vs. circular interpolation.

Articles • January 1, 2003 • Michael Deren

The P/M Edge

Powder-metal endmills: the tougher roughers.

Articles • September 1, 2002 • Michael Deren

Check the Index

Indexable drills allow higher speed and feed rates.

Articles • October 1, 2001 • Michael Deren

Deep Impact

Tips for milling deep pockets.

Articles • May 1, 2001 • Michael Deren

A Tale of Two Metals

Endmilling stainless steel and aluminum reveals that these two materials are surprisingly similiar.

Articles • April 1, 2001 • Michael Deren

By the Numbers

Debunking seven common CNC-programming myths.