Machinist’s Corner

Articles • November 17, 2025

High Production Threaded Holes

Brandt Taylor explores high-volume threaded holemaking, highlighting EMUGE's THRILLER tools that drill and thread efficiently using helical interpolation.

Articles • September 23, 2025

Keep Cool

Machinist's Corner columnist recently ran across a "cool" product outside his normal focus that he thinks will help productivity on the shop floor.

Articles • August 20, 2025

Spiral Machining

There has been an increase in demand for scroll, or spiral, compressors as the accuracy of the methods used to make them have improved.

Articles • July 21, 2025

Thread Milling Machining Parameters

While delving into thread milling for this column, Brandt Taylor met and learned something new from an EMUGE-FRANKEN expert on high-volume production.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Intro To Thread Milling

Thread milling offers an alternative to tapping, ideal for large diameters and tough materials, with advantages in control and flexibility.

Articles • April 19, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Patent Primer – The Process

Machinist's Corner columnist Brandt Taylor walks readers through the key steps involved in applying for a utility patent.

Articles • March 26, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Patent Primer Background

Our Machinist's Corner columnist shares his experience applying for and being granted six utility patents over the course of his career.

Articles • February 19, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Working Smarter

Machinist's Corner column notes that shops today have computer-controlled feedback loops because they need to work smart to remain competitive.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Custom Fixturing

Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Custom Fixturing for a Harley

Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.

Articles • December 23, 2024 • Brandt Taylor

Horsepower Considerations

Over the years I have done a huge amount of custom machine work for custom Harley motorcycles. You see, I am an old motorhead and I understand the

Articles • February 6, 2024 • Brandt Taylor

Tips for trouble-free tapping

Make a quick, quality thread without breaking the tap.