Construction & Heavy Equipment

Articles • October 24, 2024 • EMUGE-FRANKEN USA

Tips and Tools for Tapping Threads in Hardened Materials

When choosing to tap hard material internal threads, the material hardness should be less than 55 HRC. Tapping materials greater than that isn't practical.

Articles • September 27, 2024 • William Leventon

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.

Articles • August 21, 2024

Preventing eye, skin & lung damage

Learn the common hazards for metalworkers and proven strategies to help keep them safe.

Articles • August 5, 2024 • Dennis Spaeth

Bucking the salary trend

CTE's 2024 Biennial Salary and Benefits Survey reveals a drop in pay at most manufacturing positions.

Articles • July 9, 2024 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Reduce Edge Chipping

The Grinding Doc offers three ways to reduce edge-chipping

Articles • June 21, 2024

Scaling efficiently

Rapid expansion and the complexity of its products, puts a company on the search for a real-time data solution.

Articles • June 4, 2024 • Christopher Tate

Get more from saw blades

Learn proper sawing techniques, material science, blade geometry.

Articles • May 20, 2024

Automating High-Mix, Low-Volume Machine Tending

Finger grippers paired with a collaborative robot help minimize repetitive and monotonous tasks.

Articles • May 3, 2024 • Alan Richter

Battery battle

Preparing for the electric vehicle battery energy source that comes out on top.

Articles • February 5, 2024

Counter rotation maximizes deep hole concentricity

Drill and workpiece rotation has a major influence on a hole's concentricity – a key measure of drilling accuracy

Videos • February 2, 2024

Guhring Solid Carbide Drill RT 100 InoxPro – 50% Higher Feed Rate in Stainless

Guhring introduces a breakthrough in drilling stainless steels with the RT 100 InoxPro solid carbide drill. This innovation combines carbide, geometry, and a specially tailored coating, resulting in exceptional performance. The drill extends tool life and reduces machining times, addressing challenges posed by stainless steel's high temperatures, tendency to jam, and promotion of tool wear.

Articles • January 4, 2024 • William Leventon

Inspecting with light

The Marposs OptoCloud Gear helps EV manufacturers maintain quality and minimize noise.