Feature Article

The CTE editorial staff offers a machine tool product review.

Ceramic parts help solve problems caused by metal and plastic implants.

Managing energy costs and improving energy performance requires an ongoing commitment.

Understanding and controlling wheel truing and dressing forces when rotary plunge dressing.

Some holemaking technologies have eliminated the need for spot drills, but they're still useful when the 'perfect' hole is required.

An industry veteran examines the top 10 issues for maintaining and enhancing quality control in parts manufacturing.

Tangential cutting force helps shops estimate torque, spindle load, and stability in milling. This guide explains what the force means and how to use it in setup decisions.

Learn details about the many new products that manufacturers are offering to the metalworking industry in Cutting Tool Engineering's May 2012 Product Showcase.

Can vertical machining centers go toe-to-toe with horizontals on performance?

More shops and builders are remotely monitoring machine tools, which quickens maintenance and repair.

Boring is a common hole finishing operation, but boring large-diameter holes is a bit of a niche market. "Depending on the industry, you may only find a handful of shops in some areas capable of doing this type of work," said Ron West, global product manager for Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, Pa.

When loading a toolholder into a machine tool spindle with an automatic toolchanger, misalignment of the ATC gripper to the spindle can damage the spindle taper. In addition, a misaligned, clamped toolholder increases cutting tool runout.