December 2021
Articles in this issue
Rebuilding with VMCs
Shop destroyed by tornado restores milling operations with 6 new machines.
Metal alloy with heat control
Researchers discover a promising material for future devices that could turn heat on and off with the application of a magnetic "switch."
Producing parts with a silky smooth finish
A lot goes into generating an excellent finish.
Get a grip
Custom grippers can solve unique challenges when handling parts.
Crankshaft unpleasantness
The Grinding Doc offers coping strategies to handle the pain and suffering of crankshaft grinding.
Printing precision
Quality control is key to successful additive manufacturing of metal products.
COVID strikes back
The delta variant of the coronavirus, a shortage of semiconductors, logistics challenges and a scarcity of skilled labor are affecting the rebound of manufactu…