Machines/Accessories/Controls

The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at an exoskeletal arm support for manual metalworking and other manipulation tasks.

The Machine Technology column in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering suggests that maximum spindle speed may not be the best option.

Five-axis machining on a vertical machining center doesn't have to be complicated.

The June Machine Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering covers selecting and maintaining preload in spindle bearings.

The Machine Technology column in the July 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at how the precise control of axis position works.

CAM software is often priced in the vicinity of a lower-end motorcycle or compact car—sometimes a luxury car. Michael Deren, who writes the Machinist's Corner column for Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, addresses some alternatives to avert the expense in his July 2011 column.

The Machine Technology column in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering takes a close look at measuring the cutting force.

High-speed machining requires hybrid spindle bearings.

A high-ionization technology that enables enhanced customization of tool coatings.

Machine Technology column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine helps find stable machining with the 'super diagram.'