Machine Technology

Articles • April 1, 2012

Dynamic absorbers reduce vibration

The Machine Technology column from the April 2012 edition of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine examines how machine tool vibration often causes problems when machining. Chatter, a self-excited vibration, can lead to poor surface finish and cutting tool chipping or breakage.

Articles • March 1, 2012

Machine bed support key to accuracy

Machine Technology column: A machine tool bed serves several important functions. It supports the machine's moving elements and supports them in geometric relation to each other. The relationship between the moving elements is more important than the relationship between the moving elements and the ground the machine is based on.

Articles • February 1, 2012

Using mode shapes to overcome vibration

Measuring or modeling the natural frequencies and mode shapes is a useful step in avoiding or eliminating vibration problems.

Articles • January 1, 2012

The role of drawbar force in machining

The Machine Technology column for the January 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering focuses on developing an understanding of the role of drawbar force.

Articles • December 1, 2011

Quantifying machine error motions

Quantifying machine tool error motions in this month's Machine Technology column by Dr. Scott Smith of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Articles • October 1, 2011

Finding stability with super diagram

Machine Technology column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine helps find stable machining with the 'super diagram.'

Articles • September 1, 2011

Managing hybrid spindle bearings

High-speed machining requires hybrid spindle bearings.

Articles • August 1, 2011

Measuring the cutting force

The Machine Technology column in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering takes a close look at measuring the cutting force.

Articles • July 1, 2011

The basics of servomotor axis control

The Machine Technology column in the July 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at how the precise control of axis position works.

Articles • June 1, 2011

Spindle bearing preload selection is key

The June Machine Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering covers selecting and maintaining preload in spindle bearings.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Maximum speed may be the worst speed

The Machine Technology column in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering suggests that maximum spindle speed may not be the best option.

Articles • April 1, 2011 • Dr. Scott Smith

Managing multiple milling constraints

The Machine Technology column from the April 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine suggests that successful milling requires managing multiple constraints.