Grinding: A pictorial odyssey
An examination of the grinding process through the lens of an electron microscope.
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Fail-Safe CAM
Computer-aided error detection and prevention routines for CAM programs not only help prevent disaster—they improve machine efficiency too.
Building bridges: Drilling Performance
Quality Industries Inc. has always been quick to react to new trends by reinventing itself.
Polygon Power: CMM Inspection
With its patent expired, the Coromant Capto modular toolholding system is now governed by an ISO standard.
Walk On By: General Industry Coverage
Carbide drill with unique design reportedly minimizes walking while extending tool life.
Hard Made Easier: Trade Shows & Events
Case histories and comments about hard milling in die and mold shops.
Face Off: Turning Performance
Keys to maximizing productivity when facemilling steel.
Down-hole, High-tech: 5-Axis Machining
Production of precise, tough oil-field components demands the use of sophisticated multitask machines.
Time-Saving Tools
Parts manufacturers can choose from various multifunction tools to reduce cycle times and free up tool positions in their machines.
IMTS ‘Exceeds Expectations’: Trade Shows & Events
International Manufacturing Technology Show draws more than 1,800 exhibitors and 92,000 attendees.
Grinding’s Blackest Art
Centerless grinding is often viewed as overly complex, but a look at the process' fundamentals reveals otherwise.
Turn Right: Turning Performance
Thread turning is a well-known but not well-understood practice. Toolmakers recommend how to do it the right way.
