Article • July 15, 2011 • Alan Richter A Polished Cut: General Industry Coverage Monocrystalline diamond inserts for imparting high-polish finishes.
Article • July 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Longus Tool Vita A nanocomposite coating that significantly extends tool life.
Article • June 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Look Ahead: Hard and sticky Technology for applying a hydrogen-free DLC with high adhesion.
Article • June 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Look Ahead: Fibrous alloys: General Industry Coverage Composite toolholders and boring bars.
Article • May 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Stamina enhancement: Drilling Performance The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at an exoskeletal arm support for manual metalworking and other manipulation tasks.
Article • May 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Softening hard gage costs: CMM Inspection The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at a gaging system that offers an alternative to traditional dedicated gaging.
Article • April 15, 2011 • Alan Richter The thinking factory: General Industry Coverage CTE Editor Alan Richter covers a cognitive factory that "thinks" for itself in his April 2011 Look Ahead column.
Article • April 15, 2011 • Alan Richter Gold is the metal: Turning Performance CTE Editor Alan Richter covers a unique insert clamping mechanism and seating configuration in his April 2011 Look Ahead column.