Consolidating inserts to lower costs 05/01/2013 Author: Alan Richter Reduce insert costs and simplify insert reordering and stocking. Consolidate the number of ISO-standard inserts applied. Read Article
Super-'rez' 'scope offers new view of parts 05/01/2013 Author: Alan Richter Improve cross-hole deburring and training with real-time video. A super-resolution digital microscope. Read Article
Fine filtering drives lights-out operations 05/01/2013 Author: Alan Richter Consistently produce complex cutting tools, even when unattended machining. A cellular grinding oil filtration system. Read Article
I really, really love my job! 05/01/2013 Author: Michael Deren Learning to love your job can be frustrating, so says Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren in the May 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering. Read Article
Measuring machine vibration 05/01/2013 Author: Dr. Scott Smith Measuring machine tool vibration with piezoelectric accelerometers. Read Article
Quality turn 05/01/2013 Author: Alan Richter The quality of the sealing, braking and bearing systems must be considered when specifying a rotary table. Read Article
Flying high with diamond hones 04/01/2013 Author: Alan Richter Efficiently remove scale from the bearing surface of a high-volume, 9310 alloy steel part. A custom diamond honing tool. Read Article
Following an error-free path 04/01/2013 Author: Alan Richter Confirm toolpath programming is free of errors. NC program simulation and verification software. Read Article
Salvaging cylinders 04/01/2013 Author: Alan Richter Resurface scratched and rusted cylinder barrels in-house. A tube hone machine. Read Article
Working with CNC equipment 04/01/2013 Author: Tom Lipton Anybody with half a brain can immediately see the usefulness of computer-controlled equipment. The ability of a machine to telescope the work processes so they run in parallel instead of series can turn a single machinist into a one-person army. Read Article