Article • October 15, 2011 Calculated Decisions: Turning Performance Statistical analysis of metalcutting data can help shops select the right indexable insert geometry.
Article • October 15, 2011 Vision Quest: Drilling Performance How microscopes and vision systems are used in machine shops for noncontact inspection and measurement.
Article • October 15, 2011 • Kip Hanson Mighty Fine: General Industry Coverage Fine finishing with a wire EDM eliminates need for secondary operations.
Article • October 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Enter the Matrix: Turning Performance Tools and techniques for engraving 2-D data matrix bar codes on machined metal parts.
Article • October 15, 2011 Fast and Furious: Turning Performance Manufacturers large and small develop strategies to quickly redesign and machine new parts for military customers.
Article • September 15, 2011 A Fine Grind: Inspection Efficiency Technology, experience and attitude breeds grinding success—on a very small scale.
Article • September 15, 2011 Straight to the Pointe Pointe Precision creates opportunity with new machines and skilled employees.
Article • September 15, 2011 Tapping into Medical Tapping medical parts requires unique considerations not required in general-purpose machining.
Article • September 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Mag Miles: General Industry Coverage 'Lightweighting' vehicles through the use of magnesium parts can improve vehicle mileage and impact resistance, among other benefits.
Article • September 15, 2011 Now in 3-D: 5-Axis Machining Special glasses are not required, but other considerations apply in 3-D abrasive waterjet machining.
Article • August 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Bursting Bubbles: General Industry Coverage Controlling foam when applying high-pressure coolant requires trade-offs to achieve effective metalcutting.
Article • August 15, 2011 Groove Hard: Turning Performance Grooving hardened steel parts with PCBN cutting tools.