Machining

Improve productivity for a repeat job. A multifunctional, 90° indexable-insert shoulder cutter.

Bring damaged components back into spec. A flexible cylinder hone.

The Talking Shop column this month offers a conversation with a fresh "face of manufacturing."

Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton addresses flame straightening corrections in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Reduce cycle times when machining hydraulic components. A solid-carbide, through-coolant drill that orients the margins radially.

Eliminate a bottleneck when inspecting parts. Work cells equipped with coordinate measuring machines and dedicated, quick-change fixtures.

In this month's Machinist's Corner column, Michael Deren discusses his research into robots for one application and noticed other applications that also appeared suitable for automation.

The Machine Technology column looks at how inertia active control cuts cycle time.

How flame hardening works

Increase part quality and productivity when deep-cavity micromachining while achieving tight tolerances. A heat-activated, wax-based compound for holding parts.