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Article September 1, 2000 Alan Richter

Squeeze Play

The use of shrink-fit toolholders continues to grow, mainly because, compared to conventional holders, they secure tools more tightly and extend the life of cutting tools. Article includes an overview of available systems and comments from users of shrink-fit holders.

Article September 1, 2000 Frank Mullett

Sizing Up Nickel: Turning Performance

Due to the exceptional strength of IN 100, INCO 718 and other nickel-based alloys, they're difficult to machine. The author, who spent 40 years endmilling these aerospace materials, discusses their unique characteristics and methods for successfully machining them.

Article September 1, 2000 Ben Mund

Software Aware: Turning Performance

The author provides guidelines shops can follow when selecting a PC-based CAD/CAM system. Selection guidelines include: CAD functionality, CAM functionality, NC code output, vendor evaluation and hardware selection.

Article August 1, 2000 Scott Ashworth

The Three R’s: Retrofit, Rebuild and Remanufacture

Author explains the different ways to upgrade a used machine tool. He also discusses what users should expect from the company that performs the retrofit, rebuild or remanufacturing job and how long the job should take.

Article August 1, 2000 Dennis Esford

Raising the CNC Technology Bar

Overview of the new machine tool technologies introduced at IMTS 2000. Among them are linear motors for axes travels, ballscrew chillers, a new way to lubricate linear guideways and controlling machining processes via the Internet.

Article August 1, 2000 Brian Cline

Sparkling Performance: Testing & Quality Assurance

Author discusses the advantages of CVD-diamond tools compared to other types of diamond tools. He also explains how CVD-diamond tools are manufactured and gives case histories involving their usage.

Article August 1, 2000 John Sockman

Clean Sweep: Testing & Quality Assurance

Equipping toolchangers with nylon abrasive-filament brushes can greatly enhance process economics and the flow of parts. Case histories of in-machine deburring operations support these contentions, and the author describes how such systems should work.

Article August 1, 2000 Ann Marie Rooke

Vital Signs

How to recognize the signs that lead to bandsaw breakdowns.

Article August 1, 2000 Ed Galen

Bond Smart: Trade Shows & Events

Discussion of different types of bonds used to make superabrasive grinding wheels. Author provides tables with price comparisons, physical properties and operating parameters for various bonds.

Article August 1, 2000 Kip Hanson

A Break in the Action

The author offers tips about making interrupted cuts while turning. He also discusses the differences between interrupted cuts in turning and milling and various types of materials.

Article August 1, 2000 Alan Richter

Counting Dollars: Supply Chain & Logistics

Salaries earned by metalworking professionals, including machinists, production engineers, manufacturing engineers and corporate managers. Salaries are broken down by region, size of company and type of shop or manufacturing facility.

Article July 1, 2000 Markus Jakobuss

Silver Lining: Safety, Standards & Compliance

GE Superabrasives' silver-coated diamond crystal is designed for grinding tungsten carbide. Discussed are the benefits--reduced friction, greater crystal retention and a cooler grinding environment--and how to apply wheels made from the crystal.

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