Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing

Articles • January 8, 2019 • William Leventon

Alexa and Siri, meet Athena for machining

Machine Technology: New voice-enabled digital assistant can make it easier to learn about, operate and maintain a machine tool.

Videos • December 27, 2018

Up! App Connects Manufacturers with Industrial Service Providers

The Up! App is a mobile and desktop app that connects manufacturers who need industrial service to companies that can provide it. It's fast, free, and the first of its kind.

Articles • December 18, 2018

Consider the costs of growth

Manager's Desk: If growth is a part of your business plan, don't let the costs that go with it catch you by surprise.

Articles • December 12, 2018 • William Leventon

The FOGS HD can rough and finish precisely

Machine Technology: Starrag offers the first heavy-duty machine capable of meeting the most stringent precision requirements.

Articles • December 7, 2018

Reduce time producing large parts

A dual-pallet horizontal machining center with a maximum workpiece swing of 3,200mm can handle the load.

Articles • December 1, 2016 • James Harvey

Become familiar with CNC programming code

Presented here is the second part of a two-part series of columns about the importance of becoming familiar with CNC programming code. The following describes the steps involved in manually writing a program.

Articles • July 1, 2016

Back-edge ramping tech accelerates sawing rate

END USER: Special Quality Alloys Inc., (281) 548-1277, www.sqainc.net. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Industrial Diamond Products Co. Inc., (713) 991-1600, www.idp-tx.com; Simonds Saw, (800) 343-1616, www.simondsint.com. CHALLENGE: Extend bandsaw blade life while reducing cycle times. SOLUTION: Back-edge ramping technology to accelerate the sawing rate.

Articles • January 1, 2016 • Alan Richter

How Angle Heads Streamline Multi-Axis Machining Operations

The array of configurations is vast, but angle heads typically serve a common function: eliminate having to perform a separate operation to access a part feature when thenworkpiece can't be indexed.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Matthew Jaster

GMN Introduces High-Speed Spindles for Improved Machining

The Look Ahead department in the October issue of Cutting Tool Engineering features a high-speed spindle that reduces natural vibrations.

Articles • March 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

Why Precision Is Critical in Micromachining Systems

A unique collet-and-cartridge workholding system for machining small parts.

Articles • March 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

5-Axis Workholders Enable Flexible Fixturing and Access

A collection of workholding products compiled by the editors of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • March 1, 2012

Plunge Milling Improves Metal Removal in Deep Machining

Significant progress in metalworking productivity most often results from the combined efforts of toolmakers, machine tool builders and software developers. Plunge, or Z-axis, milling is a good example.