January 2013
Articles in this issue
Indiana shop thinks big, creates jobs
This month's Talking Shop turns its attention to an Indiana shop that makes family a priority.
More tips for a manual mill
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers tips for enhancing the operation of a manual milling machine.
Tool provides path to productivity
Extend tool life and boost productivity when milling Inconel 718. A 6-flute endmill programmed to follow a trochoidal milling toolpath.
Heading for improvement
Drill holes in 304 stainless steel used for header plates. An HSS drill.
Operation optimization
Verify and optimize machining operations, including ensuring that cutting tools avoid interference. CNC machine simulation software.
Striving to achieve your vision
The January 2013 Manager's Desk column ponders what it takes to achieve your shop vision.
Help wanted–start now
In the January 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering, Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren reviews a recent "60 Minutes" report about the skills gap in …
Isolating cutting operations
The accurate positioning of the cutting tool with respect to the workpiece partly controls the accuracy of a machined part.
Thick as a brick
The 'thickest' PVD coating for cutting tools.
Pressing requirements
Laser-assisted sheet metal machining.
A tale of two companies
In early December, two companies announced plans to make substantial investments in U.S. manufacturing. One was Apple Inc. and the other was Detroit Diesel Co.…
Optimizing nesting software’s benefits
This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering looks at the benefits of nesting software for shops that make parts from flat raw material…
Sort, Select, Start Up
Choosing a multitask machine from a bewildering array of options can be challenging, but the right one can be a shop game changer.
The Road Ahead
AMT's latest Global Forecasting & Manufacturing Conference found reasons for both caution and optimism.
Chip challenge
Getting a handle on chip handling for small to medium-sized shops.
Band aid
Tips and techniques for improving bandsaw blade life and performance.
Stop the sticking
New developments in superabrasive grinding wheels help eliminate the need for dressing them.