Machining

Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren recounts how he responded when upper management issued a directive to increase throughput.

Two basic strategies exist to minimize the Abbé error in machine tools: eliminate the causes or compensate the result, according to the Machine Technology column in the July 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

The Shop Technology column in the June 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains how a shop transitions from batch processing to machining parts one at a time.

Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers additional tips for operating a CNC milling machine.

Reduce cycle time when slot milling an A-36 steel part. A 4-flute, solid-carbide endmill for roughing and finishing in one pass at full slot width and depth.

Eliminate premature insert breakage and premature wear when facemilling. A facemill body with pockets that accurately seat inserts.

Eliminate applying two countersink tools and a tap to complete a machining operation. A combination tool that countersinks and thread mills.

Getting a handle on heat in high-speed spindle bearings.

Cobalt-chrome alloys are a good fit for medical and dental parts, but machining them can be a headache.

Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers tips for operating a CNC mill.