August 2012
Articles in this issue
IMTS Preview: Metalworking products
Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the metalworking products that will be on display during the trade show.
IMTS Preview: Machine tools and accessories
Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the machine tools and accessories that will be on display during the trade show.
New grinder boosts production capacity
END USER: ZPS-Frézovací Nástroje a.s., +420-576-777-510, www.zps-fn.com. CHALLENGE: Increase capacity when producing milling cutters. SOLUTION: A two-spindle, …
Advancing cellular manufacturing
END USER: Kennametal Inc., (800) 446-7738, www.kennametal.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce lead times, manufacturing footprint and costs when making toolholders. SOLUTIO…
Freeform waterjetting
The Look Ahead column in the August 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering also features a "self-learning" control to automate abrasive waterjet milling.
Illuminating inspection
The Look Ahead column features an economical "structured-light" scanner for inspecting parts.
Made (or not) in the USA
Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks ruminates over the "Made in America" debate that flared once again thanks to the U.S. Olympic team's uni…
The real cause of burn
Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger addresses a shop's question about the real cause of grinding burn.
Defining chucks used for turning
The August 2012 Workholding column defines the many chucks used for turning.
Threading on the manual lathe
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton shares a few tricks for cutting threads on a manual lathe.
Importance of tool presetting
Machine Technology columnist Dr. Scott Smith covers the importance of tool presetting.
Managing in the middle
Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings says effective management during calm periods is still as important as crisis management.
Tooling and workholding
Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the tooling and workholding products that will be on display during the trade show.
Really big show
IMTS 2012, the premier U.S. metalworking show, is expected to be one of the largest ever.
Multi Grind
Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods.
Viva vending
Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check.
Groove milling
While it may have different names, groove milling can be an effective way to perform slotting and slitting.
New life for old iron
Retrofitting is an effective and economical option to make new money with old machine tools.
2012 Salary Survey
Cutting Tool Engineering's 2012 Salary Survey reveals how much various metalworking professionals are making, and the results are mixed.