June 2013
Articles in this issue
Are you dense?
The benefits of high-density workholding.
Implementing single-piece part flow
The Shop Technology column in the June 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine explains how a shop transitions from batch processing to machining parts…
More tips for operating a CNC mill
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers additional tips for operating a CNC milling machine.
If it ain’t broke, fix it
Reduce cycle time when slot milling an A-36 steel part. A 4-flute, solid-carbide endmill for roughing and finishing in one pass at full slot width and depth.
Steady in the pocket
Eliminate premature insert breakage and premature wear when facemilling. A facemill body with pockets that accurately seat inserts.
Done with one
Eliminate applying two countersink tools and a tap to complete a machining operation. A combination tool that countersinks and thread mills.
Keeping distance when managing
A challenge arises when a worker is promoted to manage a group of what were previously his coworkers. It's not an easy situation to tackle and much thought sho…
Managing heat in spindle bearings
Getting a handle on heat in high-speed spindle bearings.
Cutting with particle beams
A new "particle beam" technology for machining carbon-based and ceramic matrix composites.
Wheel quality control
An inline, noncontact measurement system for 100 percent inspection of vehicle wheels.
Patented pockets
CAM systems generate innovative toolpaths to quickly remove large amounts of material when endmilling.
Cobalt-chrome alloys can be a headache to machine
Cobalt-chrome alloys are a good fit for medical and dental parts, but machining them can be a headache.
Clean living
Coolants and the systems that apply them require regular maintenance.
What’s on your pallet?
Implementing automated pallet systems in small and medium-size shops can reduce labor costs and increase profitability.
Hidden gems
Overlooked areas can improve indexable-insert cutting tool performance.
Metalworking product review for June 2013
A review of metalworking products as compiled by the editors of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Dealing with burn in grinding
The Grinding Doc responds to a shop that is cylindrical-plunge grinding a threadlike shape into tungsten carbide, and is getting grinding burn on the leading f…