August 2016
Articles in this issue
IMTS 2016 Preview: Metalworking Products
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workh…
IMTS 2016 Preview: Tooling & Workholding
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workh…
IMTS 2016 Preview: Machine Tools & Accessories
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workh…
One-shot wonder
END USER: General Products Corp., (260) 668-1475, www.general-products.com. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Haggard & Stocking Associates Inc., (800) 622-4824, www.haggard…
Rotary table speeds production
END USER: Precise Machining & Manufacturing LLC, (918) 438-3121, www.accurusaero.com/locations/precise-machining-manufacturing-llc. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Koma Pre…
One PVD coating technique with certain advantages
Most PVD coaters use cathodic-arc evaporation, in which an electric arc vaporizes the coating material from a cathode. The vaporized material condenses on the …
Which is better: dry or wet machining?
Throughout the sometimes-contentious world of machining, the debate rages about whether to apply flood coolant or cut dry. As in many areas of machining, the c…
Multiple methods are available for deburring holes
Burrs present a hazard to those who handle parts during and after the manufacturing process. The deburring method can have a major impact on cycle time, cost, …
Single-point thread programming can be fun and easy
Before CNC lathes, single-point threading was a pain in the neck. Fast reflexes were needed to engage an engine lathe's lead-screw dial at precisely the right …
PCD reamers offer long tool life and productivity gains while reducing secondary operations
It is widely acknowledged within the manufacturing industry that PCD tools deliver excellent results when reaming nonferrous metals and abrasive plastics. Ream…
Deflated earnings
Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's 2016 Salary Survey reveals the paychecks metalworking professionals receive are not packing as much punch.
Maximum-performance milling outperforms traditional milling by a long shot
Within the last decade, multiple endmilling developments have occurred. These include bold, new cutter designs, extremely tough but wear-resistant carbide grad…
A strong, but light-load-bearing metal nano-composite
Talk about composites in most machine shops usually refers to carbon-fiber material, though "composites" may refer to a variety of mixed materials going back t…
A new tooling, software combination to speed blisk production
Autodesk CAM software developer Delcam Ltd., working with toolmaker Technicut Ltd., has created a software and cutting tool combination for machining blisks th…
Becoming familiar with CAD
CNC machining takes a blend of computer skills and machining skills. Some competent machinists, especially old-timers, lack the computer skills needed to go fr…
We are going to the show
This issue of CTE includes our IMTS 2016 Show Preview, featuring show highlights, information about the various pavilions, a guide to Chicago attractions and a…
Short pulses offer long-term gains
You might think laser pulse lengths measured in nanoseconds—that is, billionths of a second—are short. But they're long compared to those of picosecond (a tril…
Grinding sensitive parts
Our supplier in Asia is grinding hardened-steel parts and sending them to us for final processing. Some of them are cracking, so we're going to visit the suppl…
Monitoring machines in real time
If you're considering implementing a real-time machine monitoring system and looking for solid reasons to make the investment, you're in for a pleasant surpris…
Making light work
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences is helping industry develop lightweight automotive parts from nontraditional materials.
An unexpected role
This summer has been hectic, both professionally and personally. The business side has been a roller coaster, requiring intense management. Personally, I had t…