May 2013
Articles in this issue
Single-piece flow the way to go
Single-piece flow keeps production moving, according to the Shop Technology column in the May 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Tips for operating a CNC mill
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers tips for operating a CNC mill.
Consolidating inserts to lower costs
Reduce insert costs and simplify insert reordering and stocking. Consolidate the number of ISO-standard inserts applied.
Super-‘rez’ ‘scope offers new view of parts
Improve cross-hole deburring and training with real-time video. A super-resolution digital microscope.
Fine filtering drives lights-out operations
Consistently produce complex cutting tools, even when unattended machining. A cellular grinding oil filtration system.
Health-care law is daunting
The future of machining is bright, but perhaps with a different generation of employees and a leaner business model than before.
I really, really love my job!
Learning to love your job can be frustrating, so says Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren in the May 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Measuring machine vibration
Measuring machine tool vibration with piezoelectric accelerometers.
A glass act
A new vitrified-bond technology for grinding wheels.
Push-button precision
Software that automatically calculates process parameters for cylindrical grinding.
New energy drives manufacturing
The Lead Angle editorial in the May 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering ponders some major developments that are remaking the energy market and, with it, ma…
Stop calling it a presetter!
The May 2013 Get With The Program column addresses the benefits of CNC tool measuring and presetting software.
Quality turn
The quality of the sealing, braking and bearing systems must be considered when specifying a rotary table.
Bird’s eye view
If you're not monitoring the condition of your CNC equipment, you're machining in the dark.
Clean sounds
For manufacturers looking to effectively clean their parts, industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems are a sound option.
Evolving toward digital
Boring tools with a digital readout aren't the standard in U.S. shops, but their use is growing.