Feature Article

Manufacturer Seco Machine primarily serves the railroad industry while seeking to diversify.

As component design optimization tasks flow down the supply chain, finite element analysis programs proliferate.

The single most significant benefit offered by indexable tools is the ability to renew the cutting edge without having to remove the cutting tool from production.

Five-axis programming is difficult, requires an expensive CAM system and an even more-expensive programmer to sit in front of a computer all day cranking out complicated G code. Right? Not necessarily.

Specialty subscription websites bring together job shops and manufacturers looking to sub out work.

A close look at the evolving technology of tool presetting.

The metalworking fluids commonly applied during machining processes generate airborne mists that must be carefully controlled.

Combo machines bridge an important gap between manual and CNC equipment.

A look at the strengths and weaknesses of solid and indexable-insert drills.

Ceramic composite cutting tools are effective for machining heat-resistant superalloys and other challenging materials.

Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Metalworking Products.

Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Tooling & Workholding.