August 2015
Articles in this issue
Improving the inspection process
An interview with Michael Nahum, Micro Encoder Inc.
Burn the burr
Efficiently deburr machined hydraulic manifolds. A machine that deburrs via thermal energy.
EDM upgrade jump-starts shop
Increase wire EDM capacity and cutting speed. Replace two old, technologically obsolete wire EDMs with two new ones.
Lemonade out of lemons
Manager's Desk column covers the ups and downs experienced in the shop this year lead to hard decisions, including staff reductions.
Smoothing the evolution of CNC
While machine tool CNCs continue to evolve, one development expands that process beyond what a control typically represents. Mazak's Smooth Technology is a com…
Pulling Chips
This month Cutting Tool Engineering covers a chip-pulling system developed for more efficient turning.
Preplanned Maintenance
This month Cutting Tool Engineering covers preventive maintenance system for a rotary table.
Plan for the future
World-class manufacturers expand their production space for anticipated demand rather than attempting to catch up with current needs. This effort to always be …
CAM software considerations
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas (MHPSA) is setting up a new facility in Texas to support the service operation of our business. The new shop is fully…
Crib Sheet
Tool management systems prevent mistakes and boost the bottom line.
Triple Threaders
A comparison of three threadmaking options.
Light it up
Solid-state LED lighting in machine tools allows for increased visibility, reduced downtime and lower power consumption.
Booster Beam
Laser-assisted machining helps manufacturers cut hard materials.
Multirib grinding wheels
A machinist who is cylindrical-grinding threads into hardened steel using multiple-rib, vitrified-bond, aluminum-oxide wheels is experiencing breakdown of the …