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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.
2012 Salary Survey: Industry Trends & Analysis
Cutting Tool Engineering's 2012 Salary Survey reveals how much various metalworking professionals are making, and the results are mixed.
Defining chucks used for turning
The August 2012 Workholding column defines the many chucks used for turning.
Groove milling
While it may have different names, groove milling can be an effective way to perform slotting and slitting.
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.
IMTS Preview: Metalworking products: Medical Manufacturing
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.
Multi Grind: Turning Performance
Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods.
Threading on the manual lathe
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton shares a few tricks for cutting threads on a manual lathe.
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.
Viva vending: Turning Performance
Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check.
Managing in the middle: People & Companies
Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings says effective management during calm periods is still as important as crisis management.
New life for old iron
Retrofitting is an effective and economical option to make new money with old machine tools.
Advancing cellular manufacturing: Turning Performance
END USER: Kennametal Inc., (800) 446-7738, www.kennametal.com.
New grinder boosts production capacity
END USER: ZPS-Frézovací Nástroje a.s., +420-576-777-510, www.zps-fn.com.
Freeform waterjetting: General Industry Coverage
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.
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