May 2009
Articles in this issue
USCTI business outlook exclusive
The members of the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) predict a tough year ahead for the industry, according to a spring survey conducted by the organization.
3-D CAD benefits machine shops
Get with the Program column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
The inner workings of lathes
Shop Operations column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
Using stability lobe diagrams
Machine Technology column for May 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering
I should have stayed in bed
Machinist's Corner column for the May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
One company, one staff, one mission
Manager's Desk column for the May 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Straight to a round
Parts manufacturers should head straight to their high-strength round inserts to turn nickel-base alloys.
Fighting back
Despite economic turmoil, vertical machine tool builders are keeping their customers and themselves in the game with new technology, services and added value.
Clean, green and lean
Shops can be both lean and green by using work cell-based approach to parts washing and environmentally friendly cleaning compounds and technologies.
Manufacturing minimally invasive medical devices
Innovative technologies and techniques for manufacturing minimally invasive medical technologies.
True stories: Boring tools
Boring tools can do more than true holes — they can also help overcome r manufacturing obstacles.