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Editorial
William Leventon
William Leventon is a contributing editor to Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Contact him by phone at 609-920-3335 or via email at [email protected].
Published content
Deburring Debuts: Feature Article
Machining firms in North America have a couple of new toolholder options designed to help users automate and improve edge-finishing operations.
Best Broaching Ever: Inspection Efficiency
Broaching evolves with rotary, single-point and CNC-driven tools, plus cleaner electromechanical machines—delivering faster cycles, higher accuracy and lower costs.
Lauding Light Cutting: Heat Control in Medical Machining
If a milling strategy comes along that promises critical advantages like higher productivity & longer tool life, it should be no surprise shops flock to it
Designed For Change: Turning Performance
When parts are small and space is tight inside sliding head machines, a new holding system offers fast tool changes and a wide variety of cutting options.
Making Your Mark: Design & Engineering
For those who need to permanently mark products with designs, letters or numbers, the latest laser engraving machines offer significant improvements in
Mini Goes Deeper: Turning Performance
The latest addition to the Mini line from Paul Horn GmbH, the Mini 114 allows face grooving up to 10 mm deep.
Finishing Off Chips: Turning Performance
The addition of a new chip-breaker option to two insert lineups is billed as a boon to the finish of turning processes.
Adjustable Volume
The FLX tool grinder from Star Cutter Co. can grind carbide tools up to 2" in diameter and 8" in length, and can change when volume requirements change.
Hard-Job Specialist
Ceratizit's new six-flute endmill tackles titanium and super alloys with advanced geometries, delivering superior stability, cutting performance, and tool life.
Turning Plus
Vertical turning systems now integrate functions like grinding, combining precision and automation to handle tight tolerances in electric vehicles and jet engines.
Showcasing skills: CMM Inspection
Young American machinist heads to WorldSkills Competition in France, Thanks to SkillsUSA's support in bridging U.S. Skills gap.
