January 2009
Articles in this issue
SURFCAM Velocity 4 for HSM
January 2009 Get With The Program column
Holemaking operations
January 2009 Shop Operations column
HSM: What’s right for you?
HSM: What's the optimal speed for a given operation?
Building bridges
Quality Industries Inc. has always been quick to react to new trends by reinventing itself.
How far have we come with quality?
Improvements in inspection equipment and techniques have evolved dramatically over the years.
Making the best of a slowdown
January 2009 Manager's Desk column
Staying Sharp January 2009
Staying Sharp, Manager's Desk, Part Time, Machine Technology, Shop Operations, Get with the Program, Machinist's Corner
Polygon Power
With its patent expired, the Coromant Capto modular toolholding system is now governed by an ISO standard.
Walk On By
Carbide drill with unique design reportedly minimizes walking while extending tool life.
Super Drills
Increasingly sophisticated drills enable shops to tackle nickel-based superalloys with ease.
Hard Made Easier
Case histories and comments about hard milling in die and mold shops.
Face Off
Keys to maximizing productivity when facemilling steel.
Down-hole, High-tech
Production of precise, tough oil-field components demands the use of sophisticated multitask machines.