January/February 2025
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Custom Fixturing
Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.
A Fluid Approach
Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.
Shot Blasting Into The Future
Rosler Metal Finishing provides a shot blast machine to help a German company efficiently impart a fine surface finish on 3D-printed orthopedic arm braces.
Therapeutic Equipment
For medical parts, get the right machine tool to effectively make complicated 3D forms, tiny part features and faces with aesthetically pleasing surfaces.
Selecting the correct drilling tool
Economics of Drilling Sidebar: Selecting the right drill to reduce costs and enhance productivity depends on the material and production requirements.
How innovative tooling enhances cost-effectiveness
Economics of Drilling Sidebar: the SUMOCHAM line of drills are designed to enhance productivity, precision and cost-efficiency.
Economics Of Drilling
Labor is the largest expense in a machine shop, which is why every shop must balance tooling costs and labor efficiency to optimize drilling operations.
Discover key coolant insights for smarter machining
Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.
Consider Your Financing Options
For various financing scenarios, shop owners must consider the different products that can be utilized and the impact they may have on business operations.
Big, Dull Grits Bad, And Other Tips
The Grinding Doc addresses questions about large grits versus small grits, the pros and cons of overhead dressers, and avoiding natural frequencies.
Custom Fixturing for a Harley
Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.
New Modern Machining Course
Utah Tech's new Modern Machining course bridges the gap between theory and industry, equipping engineers with hands-on skills for real-world success.
The case for a new Modern Machining course
How a unique approach to machining education at Utah Tech University aims to change the status quo and prepare the next generation of engineers for industry ch…